North Carolina Coronavirus Updates — June 3, 2020 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:


    Governor Cooper discussed the recent killing of George Floyd and the call for justice that has again spread across our country and state. Thousands of North Carolinians have joined peaceful demonstrations to speak out against injustices disproportionately affecting black people and communities of color. He acknowledged the need to create a space where people can make their voices heard, and pledged to listen to those sharing urgent messages for change.

    “The unjust killing of George Floyd, less than a week ago, combined with many other recent and distant events broke open painful wounds. These scars mark generations of trauma that black people and other communities of color continue to suffer. Trauma that has too often gone unrecognized in our country,” said Governor Cooper.

    “Racism. Excessive use of force. Health disparities. Poverty. White supremacy. These are wrong. They are ugly, but they are present. We must deal with them,” added Governor Cooper.

    Read the Governor’s full remarks from Sunday on his Medium page.

    Information is changing rapidly, this update is current as of May 14, 2020

    It's important to rely on trusted sources of information about COVID-19. Keep up with the latest information on Coronavirus in North Carolina HERE.

    Text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive general information and updates about COVID-19 and North Carolina's response.

    Dial 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and is available 24 hours a day to help you find resources within your community. They can connect you with people and groups that can help with questions about access to food, shelter, health care, employment and child care.

    Families who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to find free meal sites in their communities.

    Make sure to prioritize your overall wellness and don't hesitate to seek additional help. Optum has a toll-free 24-hour Emotional Support Help Line at 866-342-6892 for people who may be experiencing anxiety or stress due to Coronavirus.

    You can track the disease in real time through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 NC Dashboard. It includes detailed information about the state's COVID-19 confirmed cases, hospital capacity and more.

    On Wednesday, Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen teamed up to answer questions from North Carolina’s young people about the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the Kid’s Q&A.

    Across the nation, faith-based organizations led a moment of silence at noon on Monday to grieve the 100,000 people in America who died from COVID-19, including almost 1,000 in North Carolina.

    Governor Cooper ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-staff in their memory.

    See the Press Release.

    During this time it is imperative that everyone is informed about what is going on in our state. Governor Cooper's administration has been working to get information and resources translated for the Spanish speaking population in our state. Many of the Governor's press conferences, press releases, and executive orders are available in Spanish. Resources are also available in Spanish on the DHHS website.

Right now we need leaders of strength who can be peacemakers. pic.twitter.com/KzNRwurV0m

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) June 2, 2020