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RALEIGH, NC (March 24, 2020) -- Governor Cooper directed $50 million in school funding flexibility to help public schools and support the greatest needs to serve students during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Cooper has ordered North…

RALEIGH, NC (March 25, 2020) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19 associated deaths. A person from Cabarrus County died on March 24 from complications associated with the virus. The…

MORGANTON, NC (March 24, 2020) -- At 6pm today, the Burke County Health Director was notified by the North Carolina State Lab that two people tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). One is a Burke County resident and one is a resident…

LENOIR, NC (March 24, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 1 324 32…

BOONE, NC (March 24, 2020) -- A third Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This case had travel history, has been in isolation since being tested, and is improving. The local public health staff…

RALEIGH, NC (March 23, 2020) -- This afternoon Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the closure of public school facilities as instructional settings for K-12 students will be extended through May 15. While school buildings are closed for…

LENOIR, NC (March 23, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Monday, March 23, 2020. Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 0 244 14…