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N.C. Looks Forward To Vaccine Release

N.C. Looks Forward To Vaccine Release

Could it be the light at the end of the tunnel? Several COVID-19 vaccines are already showing promising results. At a media briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina is preparing for when safe and effective vaccines become available. Cooper says the state is preparing to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which needs to be…read more »

Governor Cooper Announces Stricter Mask Requirement

Governor Cooper Announces Stricter Mask Requirement

With the number of coronavirus cases soaring in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is announcing a stricter mask requirement for the state. On Monday, Gov. Cooper announced the new executive order will tighten North Carolina’s mask mandate.  Under the new requirements, residents will need to wear a mask anytime they are in close proximity with…read more »

N.C. Records Highest Daily Total Of New COVID-19 Infections

N.C. Records Highest Daily Total Of New COVID-19 Infections

(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — North Carolina reported 2,532 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the highest single-day increase since the first case was reported in March. The numbers are concerning to State Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen. She spoke at a Raleigh briefing and says the increase is concerning particularly as the state heads…read more »

WATCH: State Officials Wary Of Uptick In COVID-19 Cases

WATCH: State Officials Wary Of Uptick In COVID-19 Cases

Gov. Roy Cooper says people are tired of the coronavirus.  However, the governor also reminds that COVID-19 is still deadly. As of Friday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, there have been 41,249 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.  1,092 of those cases have resulted in death.  On Friday, North…read more »

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