COVID-19 NC Situation Update

As of 12:20 p.m. on September 1:
NC Cases 169,424
NC Deaths 2,741
NC Tests Completed  2,295,698
NC Currently Hospitalized 946
More data are available online at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard.

Daily Updates:
In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on the sale of alcoholic drinks in North Carolina. As the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Order requires restaurants to end the sale of alcoholic beverages at 11 pm. This Order will remain in effect through October 2, 2020. Read more.

ICYMI:
Governor Roy Cooper shared a recommended budget, Support for a Determined North Carolina, which outlines how to use the state’s remaining federal coronavirus funding and make responsible investments in the state’s future. Read more.

For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov and nc.gov/covid19.

Sen. Tillis and Rep. Johnson Call for PPE Tax Deduction for Teachers

State coastal commission to meet by video conference September 9