Cooper Extends Curfew As GOP Questions COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

North Carolina Republican lawmakers are concerned about a new strategy from Gov. Roy Cooper's administration. A pivot toward more mass vaccination sites has caused some counties in the state to get fewer doses than expected. This has resulted in thousands of appointment delays or cancellations. The state is working to balance out geographic imbalances. It will soon get 20,000 additional weekly doses from President Joe Biden's administration. In the meantime, Cooper has extended three executive orders that halt evictions, ease alcohol sale restrictions and keep people at home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The statewide curfew will remain in place until the end of February.