Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I know parents, students and teachers have questions about what school might look like if they attend in person. I want to share more information about some of the requirements for schools under this plan. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As a part of this plan, we want local school districts to provide a remote learning option for any child who chooses it. In addition, school districts will have the option of Plan C – all remote learning – if that’s best for them. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

It’s a measured approach that will allow children to attend but provide important safety protocols like fewer children in the classroom, social distancing, face coverings, cleaning and more. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today, we announce that North Carolina schools will open for both in-person and remote learning with key safety precautions to protect the health of our students, teachers, staff and families. This is the Plan B that we asked schools to prepare. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

After working with health experts, school superintendents, teachers and more, we plan to put those protections in place and open our schools in a careful way. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The reality is that the disease continues to spread throughout the country, and some states are seeing their hospitals fill up. But the good news is we now know more about how to slow the spread and how to protect ourselves. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

March feels like a long time ago, given everything we’ve been through. And that was just the beginning of a series of tough decisions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that have helped our state cope and prevented our hospitals from being overwhelmed. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I know many children and parents are talking every day about what will happen with schools this year. In the spring, when this pandemic first broke out, we made the difficult but necessary decision to close in-person learning at K-12 schools and move to remote learning. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of today we have 89,484 lab-confirmed cases; 1,956 new cases reported today; 1,109 people in the hospital; and, sadly, 1,552 people who have died. The loss of a loved one from COVID-19 can be a difficult and lonely journey, and our prayers are with all of you. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

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

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

At 3 PM, Gov. Cooper will be giving an update on COVID-19 and K-12 public schools. Watch live here: https://t.co/rwEz4lEZNG — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper will be sharing an update on COVID-19 and making an announcement on the plan for K-12 public schools this fall at 3 PM today. https://t.co/dBLlAR68ej — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Many of the people risking their own safety to support our children right now can’t afford health care. That’s unacceptable. We need to expand Medicaid so that we can get our childcare workers out of the coverage gap and make our state a healthier place. https://t.co/w56sOU7ENn — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @ncdhhs: The risk of #COVID19 transmission is lower when you wear a cloth covering over your nose and mouth. Remember, people in North… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our friend Nancy Gulledge Rorie did so much for her community and our state and we are deeply saddened to lose her to COVID-19. Our prayers are with her family and friends. - RC https://t.co/XnCJfaW8NV — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We know that COVID-19 doesn’t just impact our physical health. These Community Health Workers will connect North Carolinians with both the medical and social support they need to beat this virus. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @SecMandyCohen: Nice! Thank you @SpectrumCenter for spreading the word about the 3W’s. #WearWaitWash https://t.co/qYNlTv1b15 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps is matching our college students to virtual public service internships. This initiative will prepare students for the workforce and help local governments and nonprofits continue responding to this pandemic. https://t.co/iJRL0DcLn6 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The NC COVID-19 Students Response Corps is matching our college students to virtual public service internships. This initiative will prepare students for the workforce and help local governments and nonprofits continue responding to this pandemic. https://t.co/iJRL0DcLn6 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As summer continues on, please continue to treat this virus like the deadly threat it is. Find safe ways to connect with friends and family. Wear a face covering in public when you’re around others. And treat each other with kindness as we work to do our part to fight this virus. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Just take a look at some states where an uptick in cases quickly caused hospitals to fill up. We do not want that to happen here. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our trends are not where we want them to be right now. It's good that we still have hospital and ICU bed capacity, but we’re watching closely and paying particular attention to hospitals in the Charlotte area. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This effort is a part of my administration’s NC Job Ready initiative to make sure students are prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Job readiness may be even more important during a pandemic. Interested students can find more information on our website later today. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We’re pleased to announce the Student Response Corps Initiative, a new virtual public service internship program aimed at matching students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits needing additional support for COVID-19 response efforts. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This includes testing, primary care, mental health services and helping people find a safe location to isolate if they test positive. We’ve seen cases surge within communities as entire families become sick because of an inability to isolate a positive family member. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

.@NCDHHS is beginning an initiative that will send up to 250 Community Health Workers to areas with high COVID-19 caseloads. They will work closely with local health departments and contact tracers and be responsible for connecting people to medical and social support resources. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This pandemic is hitting historically marginalized populations hard. Longstanding inequities have left these communities more vulnerable to COVID-19, and this major addition of free testing sites will help us save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We’re also deploying up to 300 new, no-cost testing sites concentrated in our underserved communities that currently have limited testing options. These free sites will increase capacity in more than 100 zip code areas across our state. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

With these additions, we have more than 1,500 people in our state working on contact tracing. We know we need more – every state needs more. Please know that if you get a call from a contact tracer, work with them. It’s important for your health and the health of your family. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Contact tracers help us notify people who may have been exposed, and we’re hiring more of them. We had planned to hire 250 new contact tracers, but it’s gone beyond that. We now have hired more than 480, half of whom are bilingual with a focus on Spanish speakers. — PolitiTweet.org