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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials greatly expanded the scope of COVID-19 testing in the state Friday, encouraging doctors to order tests for higher-risk individuals even when they show no symptoms.

(AP) May 15, 2020 -- The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services May 14, 2020 Staying apart brings us together.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected requests of several offenders and civil rights groups exhorting him to tell North Carolina corrections leaders to reduce the prison population further to protect inmates from COVID-19.

Charlotte, NC -- Press Release: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 U.S. Attorneys » Western District of North Carolina » News Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services May 13, 2020 Staying apart brings us together. Protect your family and neighbors. #StayStrongNC

Asheville --Press Release: May 12, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Homeward Bound and numerous community partners organized a resource for individuals without homes at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on April 8.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office Press Release May 12, 2020 :  Medical gowns instead of graphics; face shields instead of signage

Raleigh -- Press Release: NC Governor Roy Cooper's Offic May 6, 2020 Donations from AT&T, Duke Energy Foundation, Google to help equip more than 280 school buses with Wi-Fi