Some North Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies Don't Plan To Enforce State's Mask Mandate
The Sheriffs of Gaston and Iredell Counties say Governor Cooper's order is unconstitutional and unenforceable
Meck County to Distribute Two Million Masks to Small Businesses as Mask Mandate Begins
With the click of the clock to 5 p.m. on Friday evening, the North Carolina mask mandate was in effect.Β
Confirmed New Virus Cases Hit A New High In US
The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday β eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April β in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor To Sue Over COVID-19 Orders
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest informed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper Thursday that he intends to sue over the way Cooper has imposed business restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Experts Push for People to Wear Masks Ahead of Friday Requirement
The mandatory mask mandate beings Friday in North Carolina. Medical professionals are speaking about the benefits of wearing masks and ways to keep people safe in order to move closer to phase three of the stateβs reopen plan.Β
US Health Officials Estimate 20M Americans Have Had Virus
U.S. officials estimate that 20 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus since it first arrived in the United States, meaning that the vast majority of the population remains susceptible.
Life After Lockdown Altered By The Coronavirus | PHOTOS
Tape marks off distance between worshippers, mannequins serve as placeholders at cafes and robots serve drinks at bars.
Audit: US Sent $1.4B In Virus Relief Payments To Dead People
Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported Thursday.
1.48 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid, A 12th Straight Weekly Drop, Even As Virus Threat Intensifies
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits declined slightly to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Cooper Announces Statewide Mask Requirement; Extension of Phase Two
A double announcement on Wednesday by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to require masks and extend phase two of the reopen plan.
Gym & Bar Owners Frustrated By NC Phase 2 Extension
Disappointment from gym and bar owners, after Governor Roy Cooper extended Phase 2 of reopening in North Carolina for another three weeks.
NC Gov. Cooper Announces Statewide Face Covering Mandate, Three More Weeks in Phase 2
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper along with public health officials announced Wednesday that the state will remain in 'Safer at Home' Phase 2 for three more weeks and that people across the state must wear face coverings in public to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Travelers To NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Are Told To Isolate
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates, including North and South Carolina, to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
US Virus Cases Surge To Highest Level In 2 Months
New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.
Mecklenburg County Public Health To Host Free COVID-19 Testing Event
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in testing event this weekend providing individuals with free testing regardless of insurance status.
SC Senate Spends $1.2B In COVID-19 Relief With Little Debate
The South Carolina Senate approved a plan Tuesday to spend $1.2 billion in federal relief money to combat COVID-19.
Bowling Alley Willing to Risk Fines to Reopen
The owner of a bowling alley in Mooresville says he's not waiting on permission from Governor Cooper to welcome customers back.
Fauci Hopeful For A COVID-19 Vaccine By Late 2020, Early 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, but warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
Charlotte Mayor Asks Governor Cooper To Require Face Masks Statewide
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday for a statewide requirement to wear protective face masks in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
North Carolina Creates Nationβs First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare And Human Services
Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nationβs first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety.
South Carolina Beaches Fill, But COVID-19 Takes No Vacation
The elevator doors opened and inside were 10 people crammed into a space no bigger than a closet, none of them wearing a mask.
SC Education Leaders Release Reopening Plan
Education officials in South Carolina have unveiled their plan for getting kids back in the classroom safely. Officials say there is no one-size-fits-all solution to reopen schools in the fall.
Charlotte City Council Renews Debate About Mask Requirement
Charlotte City Council is renewing the debate over a mask mandate. Some members want to act now to put a mask requirement in place, instead of waiting for guidance from the governor.
Cooper Vetoes 2nd Reopen Bill, This One For N.C. Gyms, Bars
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed another attempt by Republican legislators to accelerate the speed in which North Carolina commerce is being restored through his COVID-19 executive order.
Governor Cooper Deciding Whether To Move NC Into Phase 3 Reopening
Phase 2 is set to expire Friday as Coronavirus cases continue to spike
