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COVID Today-May 12 Pandemic politics-North Carolina Health News <br /> loved ones. Get outside. Exercise if you can." <br /> During this phase of the social distance restrictions, parks have opened again. <br /> For people who need help managing their mental health during this unprecedented time, Cohen <br /> suggested reaching out to mental health care providers, primary care physicians who might be able <br /> to offer care guidance or looking at the department's website for resources. <br /> The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers advice for talking with children of all ages about <br /> the virus and the pandemic. <br /> Additionally, the state has helplines, such as Hope4NC at 1-855-587-3463, where around the clock <br /> call-takers can connect people to resources for mental health and resilience support. <br /> Help is also available for people and loved ones experiencing severe distress at the National Suicide <br /> Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. —Anne Blythe <br /> NC manufactures changing gears <br /> As North Carolina ramps up its testing to an average of 6,000 per day, the state also will need to <br /> keep a strong supply of personal protective equipment, or PPE. <br /> Gov. Roy Cooper praised several manufacturers in North Carolina for shifting production lines to <br /> help with that supply chain. <br /> "We've been fighting for more PPE and our manufacturing task force has identified North Carolina <br /> businesses that can help us," Cooper said. "North Carolina has a rich history of being a leader in <br /> manufacturing and in innovation." <br /> Saab Barracuda, based in Lillington, typically produces camouflage netting for the military. Apple <br /> Rock in Greensboro specializes in trade show displays. <br /> Both companies have agreed to make isolation gowns. <br /> https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2020/05/12/covid-today-may-12/[5/13/20, 1:08:47 PM] <br />