How can public health officials know if and what kind of health crises North Carolinians are facing — and be able to take action quickly in response — when our data reports are six weeks late?
Cooper's August 5 order overtly paved the way for higher case numbers irrespective of testing to be weaponized against North Carolinians to "reinstate" restrictions. And now the Cooper administration is talking about not seeing "relative normalcy" until mid-2021.
Despite promises to the contrary in May, Cooper's orders are still keeping bars, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, theaters, music venues, playgrounds, etc. closed.