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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina residents will be able to frequent reopening businesses and parks as Gov. Roy Cooper’s modified statewide stay-at-home order to address COVID-19 takes effect.

Starting late Friday afternoon, more North Carolina businesses can be open as long as they limit customer occupancy, usually to 50% of what the fire code allows. Patrons and workers also must practice social distancing and are encouraged to wear masks.

All but one state park will be open starting Saturday, and despite a 10-person limit on mass assemblies, church services can be held outdoors if worshipers remain apart.

Restaurants are still barred from offering dine-in options for at least another two weeks, while barber shops, gyms and movie theaters will remain closed.

Cooper and state health officials are urging people to remain vigilant in keeping their distance and washing their hands.

North Carolina has recorded over 13,000 positive virus cases and more than 500 related deaths.

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