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
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.
Read MoreFace 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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Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions
State to lift gathering limits, social distancing requirements in all settings and indoor mask mandate for most settings
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COVID-19 Testing at White Deer Park Thru March 15th to March 21st
White Deer Park
2400 Aversboro Road, Garner
The hours for testing are:
Monday, March 15
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday, March 16, through Saturday, March 20
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 21
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COVID-19 Testing at Lake Benson Park Monday through Sunday
Lake Benson Park
921 Buffaloe Road, Garner
The hours for testing are:
Monday, Jan. 25
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 30
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 31
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wake County Seniors 65+ Can Join Waiting List for Vaccine Starting Jan. 19
Wake County residents ages 65 and older and healthcare workers who are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine can join our waiting list, starting Tuesday, Jan. 19. To provide the best possible customer service, Wake County Public Health is using a new system to help match the demand for shots with supply of vaccine.
“We don’t want our seniors standing out in the cold, waiting for hours to get vaccinated against this dangerous virus,” said Wake County Board of Commissioners Chairman Matt Calabria. “This new system will enable them to schedule an appointment when it’s their turn, so they’ll know exactly when and where to get their shot.
Read MoreHealth Care Workers and Adults 65 and Older Are Next to Receive Vaccine
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers and anyone 65 years and older.
Read MoreNCDHHS Partnering with Health Systems on Large-Scale Vaccine Events
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with health systems, local health departments and community health centers across the state to host large community vaccine events for people currently eligible to be vaccinated. More than 45,000 vaccines are expected to be given through these events.
Read MoreNCDHHS Offers Guidance for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help us all have a safer holiday season. Please take a minute or two to review the graphics below about celebrating Thanksgiving safely and about Black Friday shopping. We've also provided a link that can help you find a COVID-19 testing location near you. Stay safe, everyone.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks. Cooper also announced that face coverings must be worn when people are in public places as officials seek to stabilize concerning trends of increasing viral spread.
Read MoreWake County Identifies New Outbreak of COVID-19 in Garner
Wake County has confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Garner.
Our Public Health team has received test results showing positive cases of the virus in residents at the facility, located at 1101 Hartwell Street, Garner. No additional information about residents or employees within the facility will be disclosed.
Read MoreGovernor Cooper Announces That “Safer at Home - Phase Two” Starts May 22, 2020
“North Carolina is using the data to guide our decisions about when to lift COVID-19 restrictions, and overall our key indicators remain stable,” said Governor Cooper. “Safer At Home Phase 2 is another careful step forward, and we have to continue taking this virus seriously to prevent a dangerous spike in infections.”
Read MoreGarner Parks and Recreation Releases Plan for Facilities, Amenities and Programming for the Rest of May
As we head into the governor's Phase 1 of the reopening of the state, we wanted to update you on the Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's plan for the rest of the month.
Here is a listing of program and event cancellations for the rest of May due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor's executive order for Phase 1:
All facility, shelter and park rentals are cancelled.
All youth, adult and senior classes and programs are cancelled.
All special events for May--namely, Friday Family Flicks and Memorial Day--are cancelled.
Garner Fund Created to Aid Local Businesses and Non-profits During Pandemic
Local businesses and non-profits directly impacted by the restrictions enacted to combat COVID-19 are getting community support from mini-grants in amounts up to $2000 from the newly-created Garner Small Business Resiliency Fund. The fund is a partnership being led by the Garner Chamber of Commerce with the Downtown Garner Association.
Read MoreMayor Marshburn's Special Address to Garner Residents (March 27, 2020)
Wake County's stay-at-home order has gone into effect and now applies to county residents and businesses, prior to the statewide order that goes into effect Monday. Mayor Marshburn wanted to briefly address Garner residents about the stay-at-home order and about the challenges we face as a community. Please take a few minutes to watch the mayor's address.
If you want to see the full text of the Wake County stay-at-home proclamation, please go to: http://www.wakegov.com/covid19/Docume.... It offers a fuller explanation of exemptions for certain activities and businesses. Stay well.
Read MoreTown of Garner Update on COVID-19 (March 19, 2020)
In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Garner has decided to close Town Hall and other Town buildings to the public effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 20, until further notice.
The Town takes this step out of an abundance of caution. As always, the Town’s top priority is to protect the safety and well-being of residents and staff. And although Town buildings are closed to the public, staff remain working to conduct the business of your local government and to provide essential services to the community.
Read MoreTown of Garner Update on COVID-19 (March 16, 2020)
For locally based information on COVID-19—including Town of Garner cancellations—please visit our webpage on the outbreak: https://www.garnernc.gov/about-us/covid-19-information
Read MoreGarner Town Council Meets in Emergency Session for Update on COVID-19 Preparations (March 15, 2020)
Mayor Ken Marshburn called an Emergency Town Council meeting to discuss directives from the Governor’s Office after the declaration of a State of Emergency and to outline planning for the town in regards to protecting citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The majority of the meeting allowed for council members to ask questions and voice concerns ahead of decisions that will need to be made in the coming week.
Read MoreTown of Garner Update on COVID-19 (March 13, 2020)
In accordance with Gov. Roy Cooper’s recommendation concerning the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Town of Garner is cancelling or modifying numerous Town events and programs effective Saturday, March 14, at least through Wednesday, April 15. We take these steps because, as always, maintaining the health and well-being of our residents is our top priority.
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