North Carolina Coronavirus Updates — May 28, 2020 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:


    Governor Cooper announced this week that the new NC Pandemic Recovery office, a temporary office that coordinates and oversees federal and state funds for COVID-19 recovery legislation, has issued payments to 59 counties from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). This week, $85.4 million will be paid to counties that have completed their certification. The money can be used for medical and public health expenses related to virus response, such as testing, personal protective equipment, cleaning costs and overtime pay.

    “This money is crucial for local governments to help pay for health and public safety officials, telemedicine, personal protective equipment, and more,” said Governor Cooper.

    NC PRO will offer technical assistance for entities who receive funds as well as ensure proper reporting of state and federal funds paid out. For more information on NCPRO, the county payments or the new leadership in the office, go to the NCPRO website.

    Read the Press Release to learn more about the funding levels and what the funds may be used for locally.

    Information is changing rapidly, this update is current as of May 14, 2020

    It's important to rely on trusted sources of information about COVID-19. Keep up with the latest information on Coronavirus in North Carolina HERE.

    Text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive general information and updates about COVID-19 and North Carolina's response.

    Dial 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and is available 24 hours a day to help you find resources within your community. They can connect you with people and groups that can help with questions about access to food, shelter, health care, employment and child care.

    Families who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to find free meal sites in their communities.

    Make sure to prioritize your overall wellness and don't hesitate to seek additional help. Optum has a toll-free 24-hour Emotional Support Help Line at 866-342-6892 for people who may be experiencing anxiety or stress due to Coronavirus.

    You can track the disease in real time through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 NC Dashboard. It includes detailed information about the state's COVID-19 confirmed cases, hospital capacity and more.

    On Wednesday, Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen teamed up to answer questions from North Carolina’s young people about the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the Kid’s Q&A.

    North Carolinians can now go online to find a testing site on the DHHS website. The list will be updated regularly as testing sites may shift in the coming weeks. There are more than 200 sample site locations in 54 North Carolina counties, some at no cost to the test taker. Doctors and clinicians may also do in-office testing.

    During this time it is imperative that everyone is informed about what is going on in our state. Governor Cooper's administration has been working to get information and resources translated for the Spanish speaking population in our state. Many of the Governor's press conferences, press releases, and executive orders are available in Spanish. Resources are also available in Spanish on the DHHS website.

People need to have confidence in their safety for us to reignite our economy. Count on Me NC is an innovative partnership that will help restaurants and businesses protect their customers and employees from COVID-19. https://t.co/uJkq7iZJiw

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) May 22, 2020

poll#117

In the Age of Coronavirus, regarding the level of authority that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has exacted in his rule over the People of his state: What would you consider that measure of Authoritarianism to be?

  Not enough to keep everyone in line.

  Too much and exceeded his authority by usurping the People's God given freedoms.

  Just about right.

102 total vote(s)     What's your Opinion?