Coronavirus NC News Brief, 03/23/20
The governor has ordered North Carolina schools to remain closed until May, but warns their doors could stay shut even longer. In this episode: Gov. Cooper issues executive order mandating NC schools remain closed until May 15th. The order also closes a number of businesses, including gyms, hair salons, and move theaters. The NC Board of Education has filed for a federal waiver allowing them to cancel all testing for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. GE Aviation has announced it will lay off 10% of its workforce – which could include employees at the company's three North Carolina plants. For updates on the ongoing pandemic, go to wral.com/coronavirus
