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Mandy Cohen, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, was appointed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

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Mandy Cohen
stated on January 21, 2021 in a press conference:

Says the number of spoiled coronavirus vaccines in North Carolina is “very small ... in the tens.”

By Paul Specht • January 27, 2021
Mandy Cohen
stated on December 1, 2020 in a press conference:

Says COVID-19 has killed more North Carolinians in a year than the flu has in 10 years.

By Paul Specht • December 4, 2020
Mandy Cohen
stated on July 28, 2020 in a press conference:

There’s a “direct correlation” between North Carolina’s mask requirement and COVID-19 stabilization.

By Paul Specht • August 5, 2020
Mandy Cohen
stated on April 20, 2020 in a press conference:

"Covid-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States."

By Paul Specht • April 22, 2020
Mandy Cohen
stated on June 26, 2018 in a speech:

Indiana expanded Medicaid when Mike Pence was governor

By Paul Specht • July 9, 2018

Warren Daniel
stated on April 23, 2020 in a tweet:

North Carolina’s health department is "telling hospitals that if they decide to do elective surgeries, they won’t be eligible to receive (protective equipment) from the state.”

By Paul Specht • May 8, 2020

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