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This week, over a hundred demonstrators surrounded a stage on the Halifax Mall, in front of the legislative complex, to hear from speakers. In committee rooms, social distancing measures for the public have been relaxed. It is a sign of business returning to normal as public health restrictions continue to be eased.
Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper (D) announced that he anticipates restrictions to be significantly scaled back in the coming weeks as the number of vaccinations has increased. He noted that while hospitalizations have inched up in recent weeks, the rate of deaths has dropped dramatically and the rate of vaccinations is stable.