Town of Morrisville recently issued the following announcement.
In alignment with Wake County, the Town of Morrisville has signed a new proclamation extending the stay-at-home order until April 30, to continue efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are several new additions to the updated order:
- All retail businesses are allowed to operate if they provide delivery or curbside pickup options for customers.
- Businesses designated as “essential” are required to comply with North Carolina Executive Order 131. The state order, which was signed on April 9, sets requirements for maximum occupancy, social distancing measures and cleaning protocols for retailers.
- The proclamation reiterates the need for employers to conduct basic health screenings – including temperature checks, documenting changes in coughs or sore throats, and asking about shortness of breath – and sending workers home if they are ill.
- Faith organizations are allowed to hold drive-in services, with specific requirements.
- Funeral services with no more than 25 attendees are allowed.
The updated Wake County proclamation can be found here.
“The good news is we’re making progress toward flattening the curve,” said Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley. “However, we’re not where we need to be to lift the stay-at-home restrictions. Your council worked collaboratively with fellow municipalities and Wake County leadership to determine the provisions included in this guidance to address some of the challenges our businesses are facing. We all need to do our part. Your voluntary compliance with current stay-at-home guidance makes it possible to consider future step-down plans from the current restrictions, protects the health and safety of everyone in our community, and will save lives.”
Wake County continually gathers and monitors COVID-19 data. For the most up-to-date information about the local COVID-19 response, please visit WakeGov.com. You can also email questions to covid19.questions@wakegov.com, or call the COVID-19 information line at 919-856-7044.
Morrisville residents who have non-emergency questions about issues specific to the Town of Morrisville can contact the Town’s Community Information Line at 919-463-7065 or by email at eoc@townofmorrisville.org.
Town leaders will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with the Wake County Public Health Division, the lead agency for this event. The Town of Morrisville encourages the proactive use of the following simple precautionary measures to remain healthy:
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay away from sick people.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Avoid public spaces unless absolutely necessary.
- Practice social distancing when you do venture out, keeping at least six feet between you and others at all times.
For more information, including Stay-At-Home proclamation FAQs visit TownofMorrisville.org and follow the Town of Morrisville on Facebook and Twitter.
Original source: https://www.townofmorrisville.org/Home/Components/News/News/1395/16
