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WATCH: State Officials Hold Coronavirus Briefing

WUNC | By WUNC News

Published September 15, 2020 at 1:05 PM EDT

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and Director of North Carolina Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will be available for a briefing regarding COVID-19.

Watch live here, starting at 2 p.m.

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