North Carolina remains focused on the fast and fair administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. At Tuesday’s media briefing, Governor Roy Cooper proudly announced over 1 million North Carolinians have been fully vaccinated. Gov. Cooper says over 20% of the state’s first doses have been administered to Black North Carolinians, and the state has again received…… read more »
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Gov. Cooper: 1 Million Already Vaccinated, More Work To Be Done
N.C. To Enter Next Phase Of Vaccinations Starting Wednesday
North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers have declined and remain stable, and there’s further good news as the newly approved one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is heading to the state. During Tuesday’s press briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the progress and announced all of North Carolina’s frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible to…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Force K-12 Schools To Reopen
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has rejected a plan from state lawmakers that would compel districts to reopen schools with at least some in-person learning in about two weeks. Cooper says he worries the proposal wouldn’t ensure proper safety standards and would not give local school officials the flexibility they need…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: COVID-19 Curfew To Be Lifted On Friday
North Carolina prepares to start easing COVID-19 restrictions. With the number of newly reported cases and hospitalizations trending in the right direction, Gov. Roy Cooper Wednesday announced the end of the statewide 10 PM until 5 AM curfew starting on Friday. Also under the new executive order: Some outdoor businesses will be able to operate…… read more »
N.C. Coronavirus Grants Awarded To 34 Communities
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The federal funds are being distributed through the Community Development Block…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: Educators Next In Line For COVID Vaccine
North Carolina’s essential workers will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that the next phase of the state’s inoculations would begin February 24 and includes frontline essential workers, starting with K-12 educators and child care center workers such as: Teachers Principals Child care providers Bus drivers Custodial…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: State Emphasizing Equity In Vaccine Distribution
North Carolina is taking steps to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine is administered equitably to all people and groups across the state. In a media briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said distributing vaccine quickly and equitably remains a top priority. Cooper says the goal is to make sure every community has access to the vaccine and…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Emergency Budget Measures
Gov. Roy Cooper says there are encouraging signs in North Carolina’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper says to help, the state must make strong investments now to help people and businesses recover. On Thursday, the governor recommended emergency recovery and resilience investments for a stronger North Carolina. The recommendations include: $695 million from the…… read more »
Governor, Leaders Urge School Systems To Consider Wider Reopening
Gov. Roy Cooper says it is now time to get North Carolina students back into the classroom. Cooper says research done right here in North Carolina shows that in-person learning does little to spread the coronavirus provided certain safety and social distancing measures are followed. So, Gov. Cooper and other North Carolina education leaders are…… read more »
State’s COVID Curfew Extended Until Feb. 28
North Carolina’s modified stay-at-home order will remain in place until the end of February. On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the extension of the order, which essentially establishes a curfew in the state due to the coronavirus. North Carolina’s 10 PM curfew remains in place, as well as the state’s mask mandate, mass gathering limits…… read more »
