BREAKING:
Mecklenburg orders shelter in place effective Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and going until April 16.
Says everyone can still get groceries, medicine, exercise outdoors, get take-out, care for friend or family member if urgent.
Can't go to work unless deemed essential.
Mecklenburg orders shelter in place effective Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and going until April 16.
Says everyone can still get groceries, medicine, exercise outdoors, get take-out, care for friend or family member if urgent.
Can't go to work unless deemed essential.
FROM THE ORDER
*You can:*
Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store
Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
Visiting a health care professional for medical services that cannot be provided virtually (call first)
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*You can:*
Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store
Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
Visiting a health care professional for medical services that cannot be provided virtually (call first)
...
Go to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
Care for or support a friend or family member
Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be in nature for exercise – just keep at least six feet between you and others
Walk your pets and take them to vet if necessary
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Care for or support a friend or family member
Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be in nature for exercise – just keep at least six feet between you and others
Walk your pets and take them to vet if necessary
...
Help someone to get necessary supplies
Receive deliveries from any business which delivers
Receive deliveries from any business which delivers
*You should not:*
Go to work unless you are providing essential services as defined by this Order
Visit friends and family if there is no urgent need
Maintain less than 6 feet of distance from others when you go out
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Go to work unless you are providing essential services as defined by this Order
Visit friends and family if there is no urgent need
Maintain less than 6 feet of distance from others when you go out
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Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility or other residential care facility, except for limited exceptions as provided on the facility websites
Travel except for essential travel and activities
Travel except for essential travel and activities
Current stats:
Mecklenburg has 142 COVID cases - roughly 25% of the state total. Vast majority under the age of 60. Roughly 20% have required hospitalization.
Mecklenburg has 142 COVID cases - roughly 25% of the state total. Vast majority under the age of 60. Roughly 20% have required hospitalization.
