Gov. Cooper Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus

By Spectrum News Staff North Carolina

PUBLISHED 12:06 PM ET Mar. 10, 2020 PUBLISHED 12:06 PM EDT Mar. 10, 2020

NORTH CAROLINA — Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency over the recent outbreak of coronavirus in North Carolina.

BREAKING: @NC_Governor has declared a state of emergency related to #coronavirus #COVID19 Helps respond and prevent--speed up supplies, budget flexibility #ncpol #ncga
— Tim Boyum (@TimBoyumTV) March 10, 2020

According to the governor, the state of emergency helps respond to and prevent further infections, as well as speeds up supplies and allows for budget flexibility.

. @NC_Governor: Stay home if sick. Plan in case you need to miss work. Avoid mass travel and large gatherings if you are in a higher-risk group. #COVID19NC
— NCDHHS (@ncdhhs) March 10, 2020

.@SecMandyCohen: We understand these actions will have a impact on people. We are making these recommendations based on CDC guidance, actions by other states, and the info we have to protect the public’s health. #COVID19NC
— NCDHHS (@ncdhhs) March 10, 2020

High-risk inviduals are encouraged to avoid events and places with large groups of people like concerts, conventions, and church. High-risk residence homes are also being encouraged to restrict visitors.

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Dr. @SecMandyCohen from @ncdhhs with new #coronavirus recommendations specifically for WAKE COUNTY:

-employers in Triangle should use teleworking to greatest extent possible

-organizers for mass gatherings in Triangle that draw high risk people should consider cancelling
— Tim Boyum (@TimBoyumTV) March 10, 2020

On schools: Dr. @SecMandyCohen of @ncdhhs is NOT recommendation preemptive closing of schools right now. However might be necessary later depending on where this goes.
— Tim Boyum (@TimBoyumTV) March 10, 2020

Gov. Cooper Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus

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