Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Announces People with High-Risk Medical Condition in Group 4 Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 17

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and people who live in certain congregate settings will be eligible for vaccination. 

Governor Cooper Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill into Law

Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Federally-Supported Community Vaccination Center on Opening Day

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Federally-Supported Vaccination Center in Greensboro on its opening day.

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Vaccine Site in Fayetteville as State Continues to Expand Vaccine Distribution

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville to see North Carolinians receive the vaccine and tour the clinic.

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Receives a COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Roy Cooper received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at WakeMed Raleigh Campus.

Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccination Beginning March 3

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning tomorrow, March 3.

Federally Supported Community Vaccination Center to Open in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination center in North Carolina, in partnership with the federal government.

Governor Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize

As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions.

Governor Cooper Outlines Updates on Winter Storm and State COVID-19 Response

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry outlined impacts and response to today’s winter storm, including weather-related delays to vaccine distribution.

North Carolina Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities

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 today.