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Garner COVID-19 Update

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, data collection has changed as has how that data should be interpreted. Comparing current data to older data may not convey the correct information on the trajectory of the pandemic in North Carolina and Garner.

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Leaders from Across Wake County Work to Lift Mask Mandates Friday, Feb. 25, Garner Included.
Leaders from Across Wake County Work to Lift Mask Mandates Friday, Feb. 25, Garner Included.

After months of carefully monitoring COVID-19 metrics, Wake County Government will be lifting its mask mandate, joined by the City of Raleigh and the towns of Garner, Knightdale, Rolesville and Zebulon. These mandates will be removed effective 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. Leaders in the town of Morrisville are currently consulting with their full board on rolling back their mandate as well. The towns of Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Wake Forest and Wendell no longer had mask mandates in place.

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Garner to Join Wake County in Enacting Mask Mandate
Garner to Join Wake County in Enacting Mask Mandate

In response to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Gov. Roy Cooper, effective Monday morning, Aug. 2, the Town of Garner will reinstate the requirement that all staff wear face coverings while inside Town facilities including Town Hall. All visitors to these buildings also will be required to wear face coverings while doing business in them and during Town Council and other public meetings. The Town will provide masks to those who do not have them.

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Face Coverings to Be Required in Town Buildings Starting Monday August 2nd
Face Coverings to Be Required in Town Buildings Starting Monday August 2nd

In response to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Gov. Roy Cooper, effective Monday morning, Aug. 2, the Town of Garner will reinstate the requirement that all staff wear face coverings while inside Town facilities including Town Hall. All visitors to these buildings also will be required to wear face coverings while doing business in them and during Town Council and other public meetings. The Town will provide masks to those who do not have them.

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Latest Updates

March 30

  • Gov. Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation urging Congress to act immediately on a funding package for COVID-19 so that the state can stay ready in the event of a future surge. The letter urges Congress to make national investments in vaccines, boosters, therapeutics and testing to help sustain the production of supplies. Stable, consistent federal funding will support production and supply efforts.

March 28

  • NCDHHS will host a live Cafecito and Spanish language tele-town hall on Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Key topics include: COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness for children ages 5 and older, what it means to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, current recommendations for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and tips for a healthier spring and summer season.

    The Cafecito will stream live from the NCDHHS social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube), where viewers can submit questions. The event includes a tele-town hall, which invites people by phone to listen in and submit questions to help ensure everyone who is interested can participate. People can also dial into the event by calling (855) 756-7520, Ext. 80196#.

March 22

  • NCDHHS today launched Spring into Summer, a community campaign focused on increasing rates of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for adults and children.

    Spring into Summer offers a fun, flexible, and community-centered way for health care providers, businesses, faith leaders, community organizations and individuals to encourage people to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters — and to get the health visits, check-ups or other vaccinations they might have delayed because of the pandemic.

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The North Carolina Governor’s Office leads North Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit the Governor’s website, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service’s website, and Wake County Health And Human Services’ website for updates on Executive Orders and information on the State and local response.