Major Local Announcements
○ Governor Roy Cooper announced that NC will remain in Phase Two of the reopening plan for an additional three weeks, effective until Friday, July 17 + a new executive order requires people in NC to wear a face mask while in public or private spaces — such as grocery stores — where social distancing of 6+ feet is not possible. (The News & Observer)
○ As of 4 p.m. on June 19, the City of Raleigh is now requiring face coverings to be worn in public. Click here to see exceptions + find out what determines an acceptable mask.
○ The US Treasury Secretary shared that the tax filing deadline will be pushed back to July 15 from the original April 15 deadline. (Fox Carolina)
Numbers from NCDHHS
○ 6,826 cases of COVID-19 in Wake County as of July 10 at 11:00 a.m.
○ 4,277 cases in Durham County
○ 79,648+ cases in North Carolina; 1,487 deaths
Schedule Changes
○ College and professional sporting events (CBS Sports)
○ North Carolina schools K-12, colleges + universities (NCDHHS)
○ Local events —updates on cancelled events from Triangle on the Cheap
○ Wake County School District alerts
○ City of Raleigh daily alerts
○ Modified bus routes and service alerts
Community Resources
○ Latest updates for NC (The News & Observer)
○ Running list of closings (WRAL)
○ Podcast — NC coronavirus news (WRAL)
○ Ways to help those in need across the Triangle (News & Observer)
○ 50 activities for cooped-up kids that don’t involve a screen (Triangle on the Cheap)
○ Food resource map to help families identify locations nearest them
○ Meals on Wheels for local seniors
○ Resources for homelessness + housing crisis
○ Pet food for families with financial trouble
○ NC Artist Relief Fund
○ Small business rapid recovery loans
○ List of Durham delivery + take-out options
○ List of Raleigh delivery + take-out options
○ List of educational websites, apps + free subscriptions
○ How to help local women-owned businesses
○ Free assessment, screening + counseling to discuss symptoms and help determine if testing for COVID-19 is recommended.
○ Mission Triangle has compiled a list of current (and verified) nonprofits in our area that need support during this time — and at all times.
Health Care Resources
○ Clinics and community health centers in Wake County *Please contact the location before going if you think you have contracted COVID-19.
○ CDC Resources
○ World Health Organization Resources
Community Conversations
○ How can RALtoday best support our community right now?
○ Stay-at-home orders around the Triangle (explained)
○ Donate supplies to help our local hospitals
○ Supporting local restaurants on #carryoutWednesday (and every day)
○ Stick to your routine with local, online workout classes
○ Here’s how one local startup is helping to support the service industry
○ Notes from a local wellness instructor
○ Date night ideas with social distancing in mind
○ Quarantine food photo challenge
○ Share your stories with us
○ Where to find toilet paper in Raleigh
○ 10 local startups for consumers in Raleigh
○ Resources for frontline workers
○ Notes from a local lifestyle coach
○ Local fundraisers
○ Local shops selling face masks in and around Raleigh
○ Assistance loans for small businesses in Raleigh
○ Where to buy local produce in Raleigh
○ Job opportunities during COVID-19
○ New local initiative addresses supply chain concerns
○ Notes from a local real estate professional
○ How to help your dog transition out of quarantine
○ Governor Roy Cooper’s reopening NC plan
○ Poll results: What our readers said about getting back to normal post-quarantine
○ Inspections, renewals, and vehicle registration during COVID-19
○ Raleigh’s mask mandate
○ Mental health resources
○ NC’s reopening plan
