Press Releases
North Carolina to Observe Day of Mourning to Honor People who Passed from COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020 as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in America, including almost 1,000 in North Carolina, who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Governor Cooper Extends Moratorium on Utility Cut Offs and Implements Evictions Moratorium
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions.
North Carolina Shares Response to RNC
Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, shared a letter in response to Republican National Convention organizers.
North Carolina Receives Federal COVID-19 Employment and Training Grant
Governor Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina has received a $6 million federal grant to support jobs and workforce training to help address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cooper Announces COVID-19 Funds Disbursed to Counties for Public Health and Essential Services
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week.
Governor Cooper Highlights Innovative Safety Training Program for Restaurants, Other Businesses
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services were joined by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) President and CEO Lynn Minges to highlight Count on Me NC, a free online training program to help restaurants, hotels and other businesses learn the best ways to protect customers and employees from COVID-19.
As Key Indicators Remain Stable, North Carolina Moves to Safer At Home Phase 2
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will move into Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, May 22 at 5 pm.
Governor Cooper Requests Equitable Funding for Minority-Owned Businesses in COVID-19 Emergency Aid
Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the leaders of the Golden L.E.A.F.
Governor's Office Response to Court Ruling
Ford Porter, Governor Roy Cooper's spokesperson, responded to a court ruling today on religious services during COVID-19.
North Carolina’s Key COVID-19 Indicators Remain Stable
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today shared an update on North Carolina’s key COVID-19 indicators.
