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GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is providing coronavirus updates with the latest information from emergency leaders, the state's task force, health departments, universities, school districts and a lot more. Click here to see the latest cases being reported in North Carolina. 

CLOSINGS/DELAYS

Businesses and organizations announcing closings. Get the latest list of closings and delays, right here. 

You can also text keyword CLOSINGS to 336-379-5775 to get it even faster to your phone.  

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

9:54 a.m. - Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset Tuesday, March 31. The act is in honor of NC House of Representative MaryAnn Black, who passed away this week. 

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11:15 a.m. - Hudson's Hill, a clothing store in downtown Greensboro announced they are now making face masks for frontline healthcare workers.

1:25 p.m. - President Trump spoke as Norfolk-based Navy Hospital Ship readied for deployment to New York. 

3:30 p.m. - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center sets up assessment tents outside emergency departments. The tents will not be used as coronavirus testing sites, but as assessment sites to allow people to be evaluated without having to enter the emergency department. 

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FACTS NOT FEAR

Remember facts, not fear, when talking about the coronavirus. You should take the same measures recommended by health leaders to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses. That means washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and covering coughs and sneezes.

WHERE YOU GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS IS IMPORTANT

It is important to make sure the information you are getting about the coronavirus is coming directly from reliable sources like the CDC and NCDHHS. Be careful not to spread misinformation about coronavirus on social media.

For more information visit the CDC OR NCDHHS. 

NC CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE 

The state also has a special hotline set up where you can call 866-462-3821 for more information on the coronavirus. You can also submit questions online at ncpoisoncontrol.org or select chat to talk with someone about the virus.

You can also text keyword VIRUS to WFMY News 2 at 336-379-5775 to find out more information.

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