Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the first payments for the unemployment claims related to coronavirus will begin going out this week. 

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The White House granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request late Wednesday for a federal disaster declaration for the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19 associated deaths.

Governor Cooper directed $50 million in school funding flexibility to help public schools and support the greatest needs to serve students during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Cooper has ordered North Carolina public schools to remain closed to in-class instruction through May 15.

In a letter to President Trump, Governor Roy Cooper has requested a major disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on North Carolina.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered tighter limits on gatherings and extended school closures statewide to May 15, 2020.

With schools closed to in-person instruction, many children across North Carolina are getting their daily meals from school districts and community partners.

Governor Roy Cooper has waived restrictions to increase access to caregivers to provide flexible child care and elder care during the coronavirus emergency.