At an afternoon briefing today, Governor Cooper will announce a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders.
The executive order will also include an expansion of unemployment insurance to help North Carolina workers affected by COVID-19.
The order is expected to be effective by Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 5pm. View live stream at 2pm here.
This forthcoming executive order will also expand unemployment insurance benefits for workers affected by COVID-19
Source: Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor
