GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is providing daily coronavirus updates with the latest information from emergency leaders, the state's task force, health departments, universities, school districts, and a lot more.
May 3, 2020
6:00 p.m. - One Greensboro woman expressed her appreciation to those who work on the frontline.
Debra Benton showered two Greensboro police officers with a spiritual dance, gifts, speech, and a beautiful poster.
The kind gesture was a thank you to the officers for their tremendous service to the community and to let them know that their services do not go unnoticed.
2:44 p.m. NCDHHS reports Guilford County has 439 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 31 deaths as of Sunday morning.
11:35 a.m. According to a release from Forsyth County Government, to date, there are 268 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 5 deaths in Forsyth County.
11:17 a.m. The $2 trillion CARES Act is the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history. Local financial professional Scott Braddock joined WFMY to discuss whether or not you should use the CARES Act to access your retirement funds.
11:11 a.m - NCDHHS reports 11,664 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 422 deaths in NC.
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 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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