Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our numbers aren’t where we want them to be, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. It’s going to take all of us doing our part – but North Carolinians know how to work together to defeat it. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I know people are tired of this virus. It’s been hard on everyone. But it is still deadly, and we cannot let our guard down. Slowing the spread is up to every one of us, every time we leave home – so practice the Three Ws. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The most important reopening is schools. Even as we celebrate graduates this week, I expect to have kids back in the classroom in just a few months. The hard work we do now will make that happen safely. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This increase in cases doesn’t mean we’ve made a decision about going into Phase 2.5 or 3. Following strategies that reduce transmission, like washing hands, wearing a face covering, waiting 6 feet from people & tracing the virus to its sources will help us make these decisions. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We’ll continue to use caution in easing restrictions, keeping people’s health foremost while also strengthening the state’s economy. Easing restrictions gradually has kept the disease from overwhelming our hospitals, and we must keep that as a priority in our decision making. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Everyone should remember that North Carolina is still under a “Safer At Home” recommendation. Just because we can leave home doesn’t mean we always should. And to the places that have opened with new safety rules, thank you for the extra work you’re doing for your customers. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I understand that people are anxious to get back to normal, especially as school ends and the summer begins. And with more stores, restaurants and businesses open, people are leaving home and getting out more. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We know that when you've been in a crowd, your risk of contracting COVID-19 increases. This is particularly true when many aren’t wearing face coverings & there’s little social distancing. We recommend that anyone who has been in a crowd get tested, even if you have no symptoms. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

In the last week, we’ve done an average of over 15,000 tests a day. This high number is good – but we know we still need to do more. Testing is available all over the state, but we are specifically targeting historically marginalized communities and other high-risk populations. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today is North Carolina’s highest day of new cases since this pandemic started. It was also our highest day of testing at over 21,000 tests reported. But the high number of new cases is not just related to more testing. These numbers show the disease is spreading. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today our concern is growing about the increase in cases and hospitalizations in North Carolina. While our hospitals still have capacity, we know this can change quickly. So we are working with hospitals and tracking hospitalizations and ICU beds closely. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of today we have 41,249 lab-confirmed cases; 1,768 new cases reported today, a new high; 760 people in the hospital; and sadly, 1,092 deaths. Dying from COVID-19 or mourning a loved one right now can be isolating and difficult. We’re praying for all those suffering right now. — 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 give an update at 2 PM. Watch live here: https://t.co/xIaL1byTBY — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @ncdhhs: .@NC_Governor and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will hold a media briefing on COVID-19 at 2 p.m. today. View the live s… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NC_Governor: My COVID-19 test results have come back negative, and I have had no symptoms. I encourage anyone who has been in a crowd t… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

My COVID-19 test results have come back negative, and I have had no symptoms. I encourage anyone who has been in a crowd to get tested even if you have no symptoms. You can find a site here. - RC https://t.co/SWULcToRaI — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Hurricane season is officially here, and it’s critical that you and your family are prepared for potential storms. Tune in at 1 PM to hear @NCPublicSafety Secretary Erik Hooks and @NCEmergency Director Mike Sprayberry discuss evacuation plans for our coastal communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This task force sets a path to eliminate the systemic racial bias in the criminal justice system. They will look at the best ways to fix that bias and then focus on implementing those strategies. https://t.co/aPanfjF6qn — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

It will require listening to some hard truths to better understand each other and a commitment to work together in good faith. I pledge all of these and look forward working with the task force to get things done. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As we listen to the cries of our fellow North Carolinians and work to better know their pain, we have to work together to rebuild systems that better strive to eliminate racism and bias. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

They know that for our law enforcement and criminal justice systems to work, people must have faith and trust in them. And they realize that too many do not. I’m hearing the same things from people who work in our court system who know that changes must be made there as well. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

It’s critical that our state law enforcement be leaders in repairing this breach. They have a tough job and I’m grateful for so many of them who are doing their best to protect and serve with fairness. Many are now acknowledging that systemic and cultural changes must be made. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This review along with recommendations of the Task Force can determine changes that need to be made to ensure that our state law enforcement agencies are providing equitable, high-quality service while prioritizing the safety of all North Carolinians. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

He has also directed those agencies to review their existing policies. Those include arrest procedures, what kind of interactions require use of force, and more importantly, which don’t. How to prioritize de-escalation, so they calm a situation rather than accelerate it. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

To begin taking action in state government, @NCPublicSafety Secretary Erik Hooks has directed all state law enforcement agencies under the department to ensure they have a clear duty-to-intervene policy. That means if they see a fellow officer doing wrong, they must step in. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Taking on issues of race & discrimination is difficult and often uncomfortable. That’s why we need everyone – local governments, police departments, sheriffs, judges, prosecutors, civil rights leaders, legislators & community members— to weigh in and be committed to real change. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Part of the job of the Task Force will be tailoring research and ideas to North Carolina and developing a strategy on how to get their proposals implemented. The task force is just the beginning, and I’m committed to making sure we see real progress. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Their work will examine law enforcement and criminal justice practices, make concrete recommendations for how to make real improvements, and then submit a report to me by December 1. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

They will convene a wide range of stakeholders including: community policing advocates, state & local law enforcement agencies, people who have gone through and been affected by the justice system, judicial branch representatives, people from marginalized populations and more. — PolitiTweet.org