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White House COVID Response Team update

With omicron cases, hospitalizations and demand for testing on the rise, the White House COVID Task Force updates response to the pandemic.

CDC director responds to criticism of changing COVID guidelines

Amid criticism that CDC guidelines on testing are inconsistent and confusing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky updates the agency's pandemic response.

White House COVID Response Team update

With omicron spreading quickly, hospitals strained with COVID patients and testing in high demand, the White House COVID-19 task force updates federal efforts to get the pandemic under control.

Biden: 'Booster shots work;' updates federal efforts to control COVID spread

The president and vice president met Tuesday with the White House COVID response team regarding the Omicron variant and other issues in the pandemic fight.

Cooper discusses NC's record-high positivity rate

Gov. Roy Cooper holds a public briefing as North Carolina's case positivity rate reaches nearly 30%, another record high.

White House COVID-19 Response Team update

The White House COVID-19 Response Team provides an update on the pandemic response across the country as cases increase ahead of Christmas.

In final briefing before stepping down, Cohen urges people to get booster shots

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Dec. 14, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Cohen discusses decision to step down, praises successor

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Nov. 30, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

White House COVID task force discusses coronavirus' omicron variant

The White House COVID-19 Task Force provides an update on the pandemic in the U.S.

White House COVID task force discusses rapid tests, booster shots, vaccinating children

The White House COVID-19 response team holds an Oct. 27, 2021, briefing to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

NC officials discuss vaccinating children, masks in schools

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide an Oct. 27, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

White House COVID-19 Response Team, federal health officials hold press briefing

The White House COVID-19 Response Team and federal public health officials are holding a press briefing to provide updates on the COVID-19 response effort.

Cooper presses for more vaccinations

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Sept. 21, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Cooper, Cohen update trends of COVID-19 in NC

Dr. Mandy Cohen, state secretary of Health and Human Services, offers an update on the COVID-19 trends in North Carolina, and Gov. Roy Cooper updates the state's response to the pandemic.

White House COVID Response Team update

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Cooper urges NC schools to require masks

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide an Aug. 18, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Winston-Salem teen latest NC vaccination lottery winner

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide an Aug. 4, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Cooper requiring workers in NC cabinet agencies to be vaccinated

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a July 29, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Delta variant, 'breakthrough cases' discussed at White House briefing

The Delta variant, "breakthrough cases," vaccines and more were discussed at the July 22, 2021, White House briefing.

Cooper adjusts mask guidelines for NC schools

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a July 21, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

COVID cases, deaths down more than 90% in vaccinated Americans

COVID cases and deaths are down more than 90% in vaccinated Americans. However, as some communities celebrate newfound freedom and protection, some communities with lower vaccination rates have higher cases and hospitalizations. Biden says he's afraid our country will have a new kind of 'division,' between the vaccinated and unvaccinated.

Cooper announces cash drawing for vaccinations

Gov. Roy Cooper provides details of a state incentive program to encourage more North Carolinians to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

White House task force: Pandemic is in retreat

The White House COVID-19 Response Team holds a national briefing on pandemic response, hot spots and updated vaccination levels.

Cooper details plans for latest pandemic relief money

Gov. Roy Cooper lays out his plans for how $5.4 billion in coronavirus pandemic relief aid from the federal government should be spent in North Carolina.

White House urging young people to get COVID-19 vaccine

The White House COVID-19 Response Team gives the latest guidance and findings on the coronavirus. Last week, CDC officials announced people who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don't need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors in most situations.