Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

But if you gather in-person, keep it small and outside if you can. Get a COVID-19 test before you go. Spread out the tables and chairs. Follow the modified Stay at Home Order and be home by 10 PM. And as always, always wear a mask. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We are concerned. North Carolina needs to drive down our numbers. To do that, we need to change our holiday plans if you haven’t already. The best and safest option is to connect virtually or by phone. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The state has an action plan to distribute the vaccine effectively and it does not involve calling you and asking for your personal information or your money. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Finally, I want to warn about scams we are seeing related to the vaccine. Don’t fall for crooks calling or emailing you and offering a place on a vaccine waiting list. There is no such thing. They’re either trying to steal your money, your identity, or both. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

When you think about their heroic efforts – spending all day on their feet in full protective gear, rushing from one ill COVID patient to the other – it doesn’t feel so hard to simply wear a mask at the grocery store or when we are with people who don’t live with us. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our front line health care workers have had a tough time dealing with the painful, lonely, slow death and destruction caused by this virus. Until this vaccine gets enough people immunized, we owe it to them to double down on our prevention efforts like wearing a mask. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I’ve witnessed first-hand some of our frontline healthcare workers receiving the first doses of the vaccine. And Dr. Cohen and I were told yesterday at Duke Health that the most common side effect of the vaccine they are seeing is joy. Joy that is a good kind of contagious. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The federal government tells us how many doses to expect each week and the state decides where to send them. We expect about 60,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week and 176,000 of the Moderna vaccine. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Last week marked the first distribution of the Pfizer vaccine to 53 of our hospitals. This week, we’ll continue distributing the Pfizer vaccine and begin distributing the Moderna vaccine as well, which is slated to go to 59 hospitals and 97 local health department sites. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I also want to recognize communities who’ve seen law enforcement officers shot and killed in the line of duty in the past several weeks. It’s senseless and appalling. Violence can never be tolerated, including against law enforcement. Our hearts are with you and those families. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We have strong safety protocols in place right now, and we must keep following them. I want to thank local governments and law enforcement who are helping to enforce them. Our communities are safer for it and your efforts will save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This is alarming. 92 of our 100 counties are designated as red or orange. In the last week, we saw a daily case record of 8,444 with the percent of tests positive coming back at more than 10 percent. This virus continues to spread quickly. Don’t get numb to these numbers. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

An update to our county alert map reinforces what we already know: COVID-19 is spreading rapidly through our state. As of today, 65 counties are designated as RED, which means critical community spread & 27 counties are labeled as ORANGE, which means substantial community spread. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of today, we’ve had 488,902 total cases; 5,255 new cases reported; 3,001 people in the hospital with COVID-19; and sadly 6,291 people who’ve died. Our thoughts are with those who’ve lost loved ones or are fighting this virus. We know their hearts are heavy this holiday season. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper's COVID-19 briefing: — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will share updates on COVID-19 at 2 PM. Watch live here: https://t.co/8sH9faQI9P — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCCommerce: More high-paying jobs are coming to North Carolina! @NC_Governor just announced an expansion for mortgage lender Intercont… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCCommerce: More high-paying jobs are coming to North Carolina! @NC_Governor just announced an expansion for mortgage lender, Intercont… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper has signed an Executive Order allowing restaurants and bars to deliver or carry-out mixed beverages effective tonight at 5:00 pm. This order will give small businesses a financial boost while we work to slow viral spread in our state. https://t.co/zf5zMigwHf https://t.co/eeCGeve84q — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our health care workers have been bravely serving on the front lines of this pandemic, caring for COVID-19 patients. Seeing some of them receive the Pfizer vaccine at Duke Health today is a relief and an encouraging step forward in our fight against this virus. https://t.co/eAEgZTJGdA — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @SecMandyCohen: Great visit to @DukeHealth this morning with @NC_Governor. Vaccines! Joy! Relief! Thanks to all for the hard work - so… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @dory_macmillan: Today, ⁦@NC_Governor⁩ and ⁦@SecMandyCohen⁩ visited ⁦⁦@DukeMedSchool⁩ to thank ⁦@DukeHealth⁩ workers on the frontline of… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCCommerce: Last week, @NC_Governor shared another #EconDev win for NC's #LifeSciences cluster. That announcement brings this month's j… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This vaccine is a testament to the researchers and scientists who've worked hard preparing for this moment. It’s a great relief to see health care workers on the front lines of this pandemic get this extra layer of protection in the fight against COVID-19. https://t.co/5AHzh9sIrC — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Michael Regan helped advance my climate change executive order and worked to solve some of our toughest challenges. He has important work ahead of him, and I’m proud that President-elect @JoeBiden chose him for this position. - RC https://t.co/rcFZRChZsC — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCDOA: .@NC_Governor Cooper today ordered all NC flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Fri., Dec. 18 until su… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Health care workers have been on the front lines of this pandemic, putting themselves at risk to save lives. Watching them receive the COVID-19 vaccine at UNC Health brings relief and encouragement that we’ll beat this virus. (Photo: N&O) https://t.co/Sn39JqMLAc — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The pandemic is shining a bright light on the need for quality high-speed internet access in our rural communities. This $30 million in grants will connect people and businesses in 18 counties to better broadband access. https://t.co/8K7u9yQ3Oy — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCCommerce: More #biotech jobs coming to @DurhamCounty! @NC_Governor just announced @TayshaGTx will create 200 new jobs with a $75 mill… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

2/2 This tragedy along with Officer Herndon’s death last week reminds us that law enforcement officers have extremely difficult, sometimes dangerous jobs, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their courage and service. - RC — PolitiTweet.org