Topics Related to COVID-19

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Orders Extending Statewide Standing Orders for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination.

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Get a Lifesaving Shot at Vaccine Clinic in Nash County

Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department today to encourage North Carolinians to get their shot to protect themselves and their communities.

Governor Cooper Visits Pizzeria Mercato to Highlight Business Efforts Encouraging Vaccination

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro to thank the owner, Gabe Barker, and employees for their work to help protect staff, patrons and the community.

Governor Cooper Provides Update on State’s Pandemic Trends, Encourages Vaccination

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Lenoir County Health Department to Encourage More North Carolinians to Get Their Lifesaving Vaccine

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccine clinic at the Lenoir County Health Department to encourage more North Carolinians get their COVID-19 shot.

Gov. Cooper, State Health Leaders Urge Some Schools To Revisit Decisions and Fully Implement Health Protections

Today, Governor Roy Cooper, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson sent a letter to school boards that have failed to adopt the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit urging them to protect their students and staff in the new school year.

El gobernador Cooper anuncia la tercera ganadora del sorteo de Summer Cash y destaca el programa HOPE para asistencia de alquiler y servicios públicos

Hoy, en medio de cifras más altas de COVID-19 en todo el estado, el gobernador Roy Cooper nuevamente motivó a los habitantes de Carolina del Norte a vacunarse.

Governor Cooper Announces Third COVID-19 Cash Drawing Winner and Highlights HOPE Program for Rental and Utility Assistance

Today, amid higher COVID-19 numbers statewide, Governor Roy Cooper again urged North Carolinians to get vaccinated. He also announced the third winner of North Carolina’s Your Shot at $1 Million Summer Cash Drawing. 

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Cumberland County Vaccine Clinic, Urges North Carolinians to Get Vaccinated

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Cumberland County Public Health Department vaccine clinic in Fayetteville to emphasize the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine as cases and hospitalizations rise across North Carolina.

North Carolina to Require Vaccine Verification for State Employees, Urges Other Government Agencies and Private Employers to do the Same

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that state government would begin verifying vaccination status of its workers.