NC DHHS News

NC Goes with Plan B for Schools; Will Remain in Phase 2 for Three More Weeks

Governor Roy Cooper announced schools will open for in-person instruction under an updated Plan B and that Safer At Home Phase 2 will continue for three more weeks. DHHS' Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit outlines the updated requirements for Plan B. Find all school's guidance here.

A statewide standing order was issued to decrease barriers to COVID-19 testing.

DHHS deployed 300 free testing sites in underserved communities, and those free community testing events are now underway. Find out where.

Vendors are being sought for an initiative to send health workers to underserved COVID-19 hot spots.

In a recent video, Dr. Betsy Tilson, State Health Director & Chief Medical Officer for NCDHHS, shows how to properly use a cloth covering over your nose and mouth to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (Spanish)

Get the Latest on COVID-19 in North Carolina

• Visit the DHHS COVID-19 Response website for information, a data dashboard, updates, live briefings and more.
• Go to North Carolina's COVID-19 Information Hub for resources, information and assistance across state government.
• Follow DHHS social media accounts for advance notice of press briefings and a recap.

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