GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is providing coronavirus updates with the latest information from emergency leaders, the state's task force, health departments, universities, school districts and a lot more. Click here to see the latest cases being reported in North Carolina.
CLOSINGS/DELAYS
Businesses and organizations are announcing closings as a statewide stay-at-home-order was issued by Gov. Roy Cooper Friday. Get the latest list of closings and delays, right here.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28
5:04 p.m. - Yadkin County announces first confirmed COVID-19 case.
1:49 p.m. - The Caswell County Health Department announced today its first case of COVID19 illness.
12:58 p.m. - President Trump set to speak at 1:25 p.m. as Norfolk-based Navy Hospital Ship readies for deployment to New York bringing 1,000 much-needed hospital beds.
11:26 a.m. - Cone Health officials confirm that they have a coronavirus patient in the Greensboro Cone Health system.
12:10 p.m. - A release from the Forsyth County Government stated that nine new cases of the COVID-19 virus has been reported in the county. The county says the total case count is now thirty-three.
11:53 a.m. - NCDHHS reports 935 cases of coronavirus in NC.
11:30 a.m. - Hudson's Hill announced via their website and other social media platforms that they have taken a contract for Cone Health to make 10,000 face masks.
FACTS NOT FEAR
Remember facts, not fear when talking about the coronavirus. You should take the same measures recommended by health leaders to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses. That means washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and covering coughs and sneezes.
WHERE YOU GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS IS IMPORTANT
It is important to make sure the information you are getting about the coronavirus is coming directly from reliable sources like the CDC and NCDHHS. Be careful not to spread misinformation about coronavirus on social media.
NC CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE
The state also has a special hotline set up where you can call 2-1-1 or 866-462-3821 for more information on the coronavirus. You can also submit questions online at ncpoisoncontrol.org or select chat to talk with someone about the virus.
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