SITUATION UPDATE: AUGUST 27
As of 11:45 a.m. today:
More data are available online at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard.
Daily Updates:
ICYMI:
Daily Updates:
- Governor Roy Cooper shared a recommended budget, Support for a Determined North Carolina, which outlines how to use the state’s remaining federal coronavirus funding and make responsible investments in the state’s future. Read more.
- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has added new data to the COVID-19 Data Dashboard – average turnaround time for COVID-19 testing. Located on the Testing page, the graph shows the average daily turnaround time based on data from all laboratories that report electronically to NCDHHS. Individual laboratories may have shorter or longer turnaround times and, therefore, people’s individual experiences may vary. Read more.
- NCDHHS has upcoming community testing events in Alexander, Cabarrus, Chatham, Cherokee, Gaston, Jackson, Montgomery, Robeson, Scotland, Wake and Wayne counties. For an up-to-date list of events, visit the Community Testing Events webpage. Events are listed under the name of their coordinating vendor, NCCHCA. There is no cost for testing. Read more.
ICYMI:
- NCDHHS awarded four contracts to regional organizations to administer its new COVID-19 Support Services program. The program will support North Carolinians in 20 targeted counties who are asked to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 and need assistance such as food, relief payments or access to primary medical care. Read more.
- NCDHHS released a Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit designed for organizations seeking to host community testing events. The comprehensive toolkit comes in response to widespread interest among North Carolina organizations such as community-based organizations, churches and nonprofits. The Toolkit is available in English and Spanish. Read more.
- Governor Cooper announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
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