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NCDHHS Raleigh, N.C. -- Press Release Apr 21, 2020 After witnessing outbreaks at food processing plants in other states and receiving reports of cases among workers in our state, North Carolina public and private leaders have come together to take swift action to protect workers here from COVID-19.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Five food processing facilities in the state are each experiencing multiple cases of COVID-19 among employees, North Carolina health officials said Tuesday.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community Update: April 20, 2020 - Community Update Select Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases Reported

Raleigh -- NCDHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 4, 2020: COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) embedded more liaison officers in North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) offices across the state April 13 to help respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. (article by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell)

BEAUFORT, N.C. (AP) — A coastal town in North Carolina is lifting restrictions it imposed on visitors because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Raleigh -- Press Release: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 20, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program,

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Office Apr 20, 2020: Governor Roy Cooper today joined a call with the Vice President and governors from around the country.

Raleigh -- NCDHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 4, 2020: COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina