Numbers released Thursday show North Carolina recorded its largest 3-day case cumulative case count.

487 cases were reported on Thursday. Along with 539 cases on Tuesday and 543 cases on Wednesday, the State saw it’s total number of cases grow by 13.1% in just 3 days.

With a total case count at 13,540, Governor Cooper’s Phase 1 of the transition to reopen will take effect at 5 pm today Friday, May 8. Most retail establishments can reopen with guidelines.

Personal services such as hairdressers and salons, along with entertainment venues, such as Bingo Parlors, Bowling alleys, and Gyms must remain closed.