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February 4, 2021
“This virus continues to spread and it’s critical that we keep taking it seriously,” said Cooper.
Cautious optimism from Gov. Roy Cooper today as he unveiled the state budget and COVID relief plan.
“People need help immediately. And we have both the means and the power to give it to them,” said Cooper.
Cooper is proposing cash infusions for rent relief, two billion dollars for schools, one time bonuses for educators, and funds to keep businesses afloat.
“I propose we invest $37 million dollars more in emergency state funds to support small businesses with a focus on historically underutilized businesses,” said Cooper.
CHARLOTTE â Local hospitals could exceed their capacity to treat COVID-19 patients by early January if community spread of the virus doesn t slow down, a new analysis from North Carolina medical researchers shows.
And top doctors with the two major health care systems in Mecklenburg County urged residents on Friday to comply with basic coronavirus safeguards in order to stave off an unprecedented surge in hospitals.
Atrium Health and Novant Health still have adequate capacity to care for COVID-19 patients within the next month â though a dramatic rise in cases throughout November and December so far threatens further strain on medical workers, officials said.
Coronavirus live updates: Here s what to know in North Carolina on Dec. 13 Bailey Aldridge, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Dec. 13 We re tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in North Carolina. Check back for updates.
Cases surpass 436,000
At least 436,595 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 5,823 have died, according to state health officials.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported, 6,819 new COVID-19 cases, up from 6,153 reported the day before.
Twenty-seven coronavirus-related deaths were reported Sunday.
At least 2,520 people in North Carolina were hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Sunday.
About 11.6% of tests were reported positive as of Friday, the latest date for which data are available. That s above the 5% target set by health officials.