State Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state is working to learn more about COVID-19.
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Cooper Prohibits Utility Disconnections
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Tuesday an executive order prohibiting utilities such as electric, gas, water and wastewater services from disconnecting those who are unable to pay because of the pandemic.
Coastal Governments Enact New Restrictions
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises statewide, coastal counties and towns are enacting new measures and restrictions to align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order and limit the virus’ spread.
Ferries Adjust Schedules for COVID-19 Order
State ferry schedules will change beginning Tuesday as the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division responds to Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
Cooper: Stay at Home Order Starts Monday
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday afternoon an order for people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for 30 days, effective at 5 p.m. Monday.
Outer Banks Folk Prep for the Unknown
Outer Banks residents, seasoned by threatening storms, are no strangers to preparedness, but although there’s some familiarity in the new routine, the threat of COVID-19 is unlike anything before, and health care capacity could be tested.
Brunswick County Now Has COVID-19 Tests
Brunswick County now has coronavirus tests for those who think they have symptoms and their physician has determined a test is required.
U.S. Senate OKs Aid, Legislature Opens Talks
As a federal COVID-19 aid package gained Senate approval in Washington, N.C. legislators began discussions Wednesday on bills needed to address economic effects of the coronavirus, including impacts on coastal businesses.
COVID-19 Forecast Dire; Responses Vary
As COVID-19 cases increase in rapid acceleration and health officials warn the public to take steps, some beach communities up and down the coast are responding differently to the public health threat.
Professor Says Public Can Slow Virus’ Spread
Rachel Noble, a professor of marine and environmental microbiology at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City, says this week in a letter distributed to media outlets in Carteret County that coastal residents can take basic steps to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Cooper Says Actions ‘Necessary to Save Lives’
North Carolina schools will be closed until May 15 and gatherings are now limited to 50 people to limit the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday during a press conference.
COVID-19: Cases Increase on the Coast
Coastal counties have been taking measures to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Ferry Division Announces Alternate Schedules
NCDOT’s Ferry Division has adopted an alternate schedule to begin Friday for the ferry system in response to the COVID-19 outbreak that will allow for deeper cleaning of the ferries while also adapting to lower demand.
Army Corps Puts Moratorium on Permitting
Citing COVID-19 concerns, Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has put a moratorium on issuing any new shoreline permits, licenses and other activities requiring personnel to visit a site and placed restrictions on access at locks and dams.
Small Businesses Can Apply for Assistance
Small businesses suffering economic losses due to the new Coronavirus, COVID-19. can now apply for low-interest Small Business Administration disaster loans.
Dare County, Towns Issue Further Guidance
Based on the CDC guidance, Dare County officials and towns in the county have outlined further restrictions and guidelines for those who seek to enter the county or do business with staff.
