The department of health and human services recently updated legislation and resources for COVID-19. North Carolina moved into Phase 2.5 per Executive Order 163, which is effective through Oct. 2, 2020. Phase 2.5 increases mass gathering limits, reopens playgrounds and allows certain facilities to reopen at lower capacity levels.
The 11 p.m. alcohol curfew extends through Oct. 2 to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19.
A new testing program that will reimburse Medicaid providers for costs associated with COVID-19 for people without insurance.
In addition, NCDHHS is developing a COVID-19 Exposure Notification app called SLOWCOVIDNC. The app is designed to alert North Carolinians when they may have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Finally, Governor Cooper signed House Bill 1105, the Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0, providing critical pandemic support funding.
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Resources: COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing financial stress, relationship stress, and physical stress, which is leading to depression, anxiety, arguments, etc. Since knowledge is power and the first step in change, I would like to provide some resources to address questions from people I speak with. Below are links to the NC executive order, unemployment, etc.