CORONAVIRUS
There are now over 5,800 cases of coronavirus in North Carolina. South Carolina is reporting over 3,600 COVID-19 cases.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– At WCNC Charlotte, we are focusing our coronavirus coverage on realities, not fear. We intend to give our viewers the info they require from authorities to best protect themselves throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Secret Truths:
- Cases in North Carolina: 5,859 with 152 deaths
- Cases in South Carolina: 4,086, with 116 deaths
- Cases in Mecklenburg County: 1,136, with 24 deaths
- How to apply for unemployment benefits in the Carolinas
- Face masks now advised in Mecklenburg County
Charlotte initially responders to get additional pay
First responders in the City of Charlotte will get additional pay due to the fact that of their “regular, direct exposure to the public” throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
Other city employees at an increased risk of exposure because of their interaction with the public will also receive the additional pay. Some calling for danger pay for CMPD officers throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Mecklenburg reports 3 more deaths
The coronavirus death toll in Mecklenburg County has actually climbed up to 24 individuals, authorities revealed Friday.
The Social at Cotswold report one citizen who tested positive for COVID-19 has actually died.
” Please understand The Social ar Cotswold team stay vigilant and focused on supporting citizens and team members during this complex time.
COVID-19 outbreak in the North Carolina prison system
Erik Hooks with the Department of Public Security said prison officials have evaluated all 700 prisoners of the Goldsboro facility and said out of 300 transgressors,150 were favorable for COVID-19
Officials said the other 400 inmates were checked Thursday.
Previously this week, Guv Roy Cooper charted a course forward for combating COVID-19
More than 200 small services expected to receive funding
More than 200 small businesses are expected to get financing from the $5M COVID-19 Small Service Emergency Stabilization Loan Fund.
According to health officials, more than 18 people were contaminated when large groups gathered for a wedding event, an Easter family gathering and birthday parties.
In many of these cases, the number of guests was listed below 10, which highlights the need for following all the suggested guidelines, according to Erin Shoe, Chief Operating Officer at CHA, Cabarrus County’s public health authority.
Harris Teeter announces that two staff members at its Indian Path warehouse have evaluated favorable for coronavirus. Both employees are being treated by a doctor.
Harris Teeter says they are working carefully with health officials on sanitation practices for their storage facilities and stores. The business has extended its “Hero Perk” pay raise to employees through May 2 and has actually started checking workers’ temperatures at warehouses.
North Carolina DES to triple personnel to handle joblessness claims
The NC Department of Employment Security announces they will triple their personnel to deal with the frustrating surge of claims submitted. In the last month, over 636,000 North Carolinians have declared unemployment benefits, primarily related to COVID-19 DES started the crisis with around 500 employee and anticipates to have over 1,600 people working to process claims and concern payments.
South Carolina boat ramps to reopen at noon
Guv Henry McMaster announced that all public boat ramps across the state will reopen at twelve noon Friday. Boaters will be limited in the number of people are on a single boat and McMaster said regional authorities will have the power to close ramps if deemed essential.
Charlotte retirement home reports 15 cases of coronavirus
The Social at Cotswold, a nursing home in Charlotte, says 15 locals have evaluated positive for COVID-19 Those who checked positive are in isolation and the center has actually informed their households of the test results.
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