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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The administration of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered the closure of a small stock-car track that’s allowed large crowds to gather repeatedly for weekend races, declaring it an “imminent hazard” for the spread of COVID-19.

Raleigh, N.C. -- PRESS RELEASE North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office Jun 9, 2020 : The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing updated guidanceOpen PDF for doctors and clinicians on who should be tested for COVID-19.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government: The Buncombe County Emergency Operations Congregate Care Ready Team consists of Health and Human Services and Emergency Services Personnel

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 June 9, 2020 Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers reaching new highs, Gov. Roy Cooper warned the public Monday that public school building openings set for August could be delayed unless health precautions are taken seriously by everyone.

Raleigh, N.C. -- PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Jun 8, 2020
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that child protective services and adult protective services workers are designated as first responders.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are planning to vote this week on a measure that would allow President Donald Trump to speak in front