Press Releases

NCDHHS Expands Free Testing Sites in Underserved Communities

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today has approved a third vendor, NC Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA), to expand free COVID-19 testing to historically marginalized communities that currently have limited testing sites.

Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Pass Additional State Support for Coronavirus Response

Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation asking for their continued support addressing the critical needs of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Cooper Announces NCDHHS Spanish Language Website and Tools to Check for COVID-19 Symptoms

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) launched new online tools to help Spanish-speaking North Carolinians to determine if they should consider being tested for COVID-19 and help individuals monitor their symptoms if they have tested positive for or been exposed to COVID-19.

Gobernador Cooper Anuncia el Sitio de Web de NCDHHS en Español y las Herramientas para Comprobar Síntomas de COVID-19

Hoy, el gobernador Roy Cooper anunció que el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) lanzó nuevas herramientas en línea para ayudar a los norcarolinianos de habla hispana a determinar si deberían considerar hacerse la prueba de COVID-19 y ayudar a las personas a monitorear sus síntomas, si han dado positivo, o han estado expuestos a COVID-19.

Governor Cooper Names Members of Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force

Today, Governor Roy Cooper named the members of the Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force.

North Carolina Introduces the New NCcareers.org

Governor Roy Cooper introduced the new NCcareers.org today, an integrated career information system that offers North Carolinians ways to explore careers and job opportunities.

North Carolina K-12 Public Schools to Require Key Safety Measures to Allow In-person Instruction

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen were joined today by education and health leaders to announce health and safety plans for K-12 public schools for the new school year.

Governor Signs Senate Bill 226 into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 226 into law.

Governor Signs Senate Bill 232 into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 232 into law.

     

    NC College Students Help Local Governments, Nonprofits with COVID-19 Response

    An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional help to support COVID-19 response efforts.