Cohen going over the metrics. Reiterates the Bring Summer Back Bribe: 2/3 vax'd with 1 dose = indoor mask mandate gets lifted
CDC guidance: outdoor masks not required
#NCpol
CDC guidance: outdoor masks not required
#NCpol
HHS Sec. Mandy Cohen:
J&J is available again.
Bringing Summer Back vax campaign launching. Please promote & help bring summer back.
J&J is available again.
Bringing Summer Back vax campaign launching. Please promote & help bring summer back.
Gov. Roy Cooper:
We anticipate lifting many restrictions on June 1. Can lift mask mandate completely if 2/3 adults get one does.
I announce we shall cautiously ease some restrictions.
We anticipate lifting many restrictions on June 1. Can lift mask mandate completely if 2/3 adults get one does.
I announce we shall cautiously ease some restrictions.
Gov:
Mass gathering limits will increase in May & outdoor mask mandate lifted.
NCians are made of tough stuff & we're going to get through this.
Mass gathering limits will increase in May & outdoor mask mandate lifted.
NCians are made of tough stuff & we're going to get through this.
Reporter Q:
*question was not audible for some reason
Cohen:
Things we're doing to get people vax'd. Go get them!
Focusing on access in all places across NC. Walk-ins at groceries, Wal-Mart, etc.
Must hear from friends, family, trusted members of community to get vax.
*question was not audible for some reason
Cohen:
Things we're doing to get people vax'd. Go get them!
Focusing on access in all places across NC. Walk-ins at groceries, Wal-Mart, etc.
Must hear from friends, family, trusted members of community to get vax.
N&O reporter Q:
New cases dropped in Feb & Mar. If metrics stall would you consider keeping restrictions in place after June 1?
Gov:
We believe we'll make enough progress in May.
We'll keep looking at trends. Variants jumped on certain places. Gotten lots of people sick.
#NCpol
New cases dropped in Feb & Mar. If metrics stall would you consider keeping restrictions in place after June 1?
Gov:
We believe we'll make enough progress in May.
We'll keep looking at trends. Variants jumped on certain places. Gotten lots of people sick.
#NCpol
Follow-up reporter Q:
Are you able to make a special prosecutor happen in #ElizabethCity? Satisfied with judge's decision & officials' handling?
Gov:
Law is clear: DA decides to keep case or give it to special prosecutor. Our task force recommended SP appointment.
#NCpol
Are you able to make a special prosecutor happen in #ElizabethCity? Satisfied with judge's decision & officials' handling?
Gov:
Law is clear: DA decides to keep case or give it to special prosecutor. Our task force recommended SP appointment.
#NCpol
Gov:
I believe in as much transparency as possible. I believe video should be released as quickly as possible.
State officials working closely with locals to ensure protests are peaceful.
Changes need to be made to ensure fairness in our system.
#NCpol
I believe in as much transparency as possible. I believe video should be released as quickly as possible.
State officials working closely with locals to ensure protests are peaceful.
Changes need to be made to ensure fairness in our system.
#NCpol
AP reporter Q:
Current rate is not high enough to get to goal?
Cohen:
Slowing of folks getting vax. Why we're doing Bring Summer Back campaign. Safe & effective. Changing approach - easy access close to home (w/i 5 miles of home).
#NCpol
Current rate is not high enough to get to goal?
Cohen:
Slowing of folks getting vax. Why we're doing Bring Summer Back campaign. Safe & effective. Changing approach - easy access close to home (w/i 5 miles of home).
#NCpol
Follow-up reporter Q:
Gov planning to endorse any #NCsen candidate?
Gov: No plans to endorse at this time.
Cohen:
I have no plans to run for US Senate.
Gov:
Well, that's a relief.
#NCpol
Gov planning to endorse any #NCsen candidate?
Gov: No plans to endorse at this time.
Cohen:
I have no plans to run for US Senate.
Gov:
Well, that's a relief.
#NCpol
WRAL reporter Q:
Any other comments about the Judge's decision on the #AndrewBrownJr release of video?
Gov:
Not second-guessing decisions but want videos released as quickly as possible.
#NCpol
Any other comments about the Judge's decision on the #AndrewBrownJr release of video?
Gov:
Not second-guessing decisions but want videos released as quickly as possible.
#NCpol
Follow-up reporter Q:
Vaccine passport?
Gov:
Anyone should be able to get verification of vax from DHHS. Can get it right now. Some biz might want to require that. So, state should be ready to give that info to a vax'd person.
#NCpol
Vaccine passport?
Gov:
Anyone should be able to get verification of vax from DHHS. Can get it right now. Some biz might want to require that. So, state should be ready to give that info to a vax'd person.
#NCpol
ABC-11 reporter Q:
Where does the 2/3 vax'd goal come from?
Cohen:
We made this goal after consultation with our public health experts. We believe that level will hold the virus at bay - although not herd immunity level.
#NCpol
Where does the 2/3 vax'd goal come from?
Cohen:
We made this goal after consultation with our public health experts. We believe that level will hold the virus at bay - although not herd immunity level.
#NCpol
Follow-up reporter Q:
Does the judge's decision promote transparency?
Gov:
I believe video like this should be released as fast as possible. Change law to make video presumed to be public.
#NCpol
Does the judge's decision promote transparency?
Gov:
I believe video like this should be released as fast as possible. Change law to make video presumed to be public.
#NCpol
Spectrum News reporter Q:
HS athletes can compete w/o masks outside?
When can biz bring people back in-person?
Cohen:
Yes. But recommend unvax'd population keep wearing masks (under age 16).
Some biz are already open. Masks still req'd indoors. 3Ws.
#NCpol
HS athletes can compete w/o masks outside?
When can biz bring people back in-person?
Cohen:
Yes. But recommend unvax'd population keep wearing masks (under age 16).
Some biz are already open. Masks still req'd indoors. 3Ws.
#NCpol
CBS-17 reporter Q:
Support Dem bill on body cams footage?
Gov:
No particular timeline in mind. But we should presume the records are public - not vice versa.
#NCpol
Support Dem bill on body cams footage?
Gov:
No particular timeline in mind. But we should presume the records are public - not vice versa.
#NCpol
Follow-up reporter Q:
To what extent is the lifting of indoor mask mandate tied to 2/3 goal?
Gov:
We plan to continue indoor mask mandate on June 1... and will lift when we get to goal of 2/3 vax'd.
<Briefing ends>
#NCpol
To what extent is the lifting of indoor mask mandate tied to 2/3 goal?
Gov:
We plan to continue indoor mask mandate on June 1... and will lift when we get to goal of 2/3 vax'd.
<Briefing ends>
#NCpol
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