Legislators were back in Raleigh this week although no bills were voted on in either chamber. Next week, lawmakers will return to the capitol to draw remedial district maps following the state Supreme Court's decision last week to block the maps passed in November. Several Joint Legislative Oversight Committees will also hold their first meetings next week.
While the omicron variant resulted in a significant spike in coronavirus cases statewide, at one point reaching over 40,000 active cases, the numbers have sharply begun to decline. As of this morning, in the state of North Carolina, there were 8,725 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. There are 3,686 individuals hospitalized, and sadly, 21,580 confirmed deaths. 75% of the total adult population has been vaccinated with at least two shots.
As we all continue to feel the effects of the global pandemic and adjust to a new normal, we want to highlight a few ways our clients across North Carolina have worked to support residents and make this time a little easier for those throughout the state. Read more about what our clients are doing to help by clicking here.
For more information on COVID-19 in North Carolina, click here to visit the Department of Health and Human Services website, and be sure to stay up to date on the latest federal guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here.