49 Lab Confirmed cases. 1760 new cases reported today and a new high, 760 people in the hospital and sadly, 1092 deaths. Dying from covid19 or morning a loved one who right now can be isolating in difficultin and we are praying for all those who are suffering now. Today, our concern is growing about the increase in cases and hospitalizations in North Carolina. This is also happening in many states across the country. While our hospitals still have capacity wean know this can chae quickly so we are working with hospitals and tracking hospitalizations and icq beds closely. Today is North Carolina highest day of new cases since the pandemic started and it is also the highest day of testing that weve had with over 21000 test reported. But the high number of new caseh is not just related to more testing. These numbers show the disease is spreading, that more people need hospital care. This has to be taken seriously. In the last week we have done an average of over 15000 tests a day and this
With social distancing roles and effect. Gov. Cooper good afternoon, everyone and thank you for joining us on our update on covid19 in North Carolina. We have 21,618 confirmed cases, 568 people in the hospital, and 728 deaths. For theire to mourn families and friends. North carolina enters safer at home phase two. This is a cautious step forward that eases certain restrictions and keeps important Safety Measures in place. This is memorial weekend. It is an important opportunity to honor our men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To reflect on their contributions and show gratitude to their families. I am deeply grateful for these heroes who gave everything for our country. I know it is also a popular weekend for cookouts and parties. Especially this year when we have been more socially isolated. The desire to gather with friends and family is really strong. I want you to have a great time, but, continue using caution. I urge all north carolinians to take the cov
Coverage of the spacex crew dragon as it docked for the International Space station. In the opening that has between the space vehicles, in the event between the spacex crew dragon and the iss crew. Watch live on cspan and cspan2, online at cspan. Org, or listen on the free cspan radio app. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining our update on covid19 in North Carolina. Our update on covid19 in North Carolina. We have 21,618 confirmed cases, 568 people in the hospital, and 728 deaths. For theire to mourn families and friends. North carolina enters safer at home phase two. This is a cautious step forward that eases certain restrictions and keeps important Safety Measures in place. This is memorial weekend. Women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To reflect on their contributions and show gratitude to their families. I am deeply grateful for these heroes who gave everything for our country. I know it is also a popular weekend for cookouts and parties. Especially th
Phase one today, i want to everyone to remember what those numbers mean. Every time our state counts another death, a family and a community descend into mourning. I want to share with you some of their stories. One of them belongs to a man from montgomery county, known as officer bud. He served as a sheriffs deputy and School Resource officer for 14 years and was in good health, never missing work or calling in sick. One person described him as a superhero. A local mom recalled how he sat and talked with her son, who was frequently bullied and had found himself alone at the school dance. Officer bud made home visits if he was worried about a students home life that might be troubled. His motto was, anything for the kids. He died march 31 at the age of 43. One friend suggested that in death, he was still protecting his community by raising awareness of this virus. Alexander reginald pettiway joined the Durham County Sheriffs Office and served as an officer there for 23 years. He died i
Stream forroviding a sign language. ,868f today, we have 13 confirmed cases. 515 people in the hospital. And 527 deaths. Briefing since our states first death, i have shared the number of fatalities due to covid19. As North Carolina moves into phase one today, i want to everyone to a member what those numbers mean. Every time our state counts another death, a family and a community descend into mourning. I want to share with you some of their stories. One of them belongs to a man from Montgomery County known as officer bud. He served as a sheriffs deputy and School Resource officer for 14 years and was in good health, never missing work or calling in sick. One person described him as a superhero. A local mom recalled how he sat and talked with her son, who was frequently bullied and have found himself alone at the school dance. Officer bud made home visits if he was worried about a students home life that might be troubled. His motto was anything for the kids. He died march 31 at the a