Gov. Roy Cooper is holding a press briefing with members of the state's coronavirus task force at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
He's expected to announce if North Carolina will enter Phase 3 of reopening or remain in Phase 2, which is set to expire on Friday.
It's been three weeks since Cooper extended the Phase 2 executive order. Now, gym and bar owners are waiting to know if they will get to open their doors for the first time since March. Here's a look at some of the differences between Phase 2 and Phase 3.
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