When will unemployment checks be issued?

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After filing an unemployment benefits claim, it will take about 14 days before you first receive a payment.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on Tuesday, unemployment checks will be going out this week.

RELATED: Real-time updates: Guilford County reports first coronavirus death

More than 370,000 workers are out of jobs in the state because of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Cooper said the Employment Security Commission has put in a new server to help speed up the processing of unemployment claims. The state is also contracting a call center to help with unemployment calls.

RELATED: 370,000 restaurant and hotel workers out of jobs in North Carolina

The state said an additional $600 in federal benefits will be for weeks ending in April 4 – July 31. Currently, DES is awaiting guidance for issuing those payments.

Apply for unemployment benefits or file a claim for benefits with the Division of Employment Security (DES).

RELATED: The top 11 unemployment questions related to the coronavirus answered

RELATED: Can’t pay your water or gas bill during the COVID-19 pandemic? Get ready for an extension minus the fees

CORONAVIRUS NEWS 

RELATED: Governor Roy Cooper announces first coronavirus unemployment benefits soon to be paid

RELATED: $2 trillion coronavirus deal: Who will get stimulus checks and when?

RELATED: Financial Expert: make your dollars stretch during the COVID-19 outbreak

RELATED: What's the timeline to apply for unemployment?

RELATED: Looking for work? Career Center of the Carolinas helps find jobs for those impacted by coronavirus

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.

RELATED: Facts Not Fear | What you need to know about the COVID-19 outbreak

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 2-1-1 or 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.

Stay connected to local, national and breaking news: Download the new WFMY News 2 app. 

►Text the keyword APP to 336-379-5775

►DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONE HERE

►DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID HERE

►For the latest weather conditions and forecast text the keyword WEATHER to 336-379-5775

►For local news stories right to your phone text the keyword NEWS to 336-379-5775

►Need our Call for Action Team? Text keyword CFA to 336-379-5775

►For traffic alerts text the word TRAFFIC to 336-379-5775