As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Wake County, so are concerns that the virus could overwhelm our local healthcare system. To help prevent that from happening, Wake County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Ford signed a proclamation today that puts a stay-at-home order in effect on Friday, March 27, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreWake County Issues New Restrictions to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (March 22, 2020)
In response to the rising number of positive cases of COVID-19, Wake County is putting new restrictions in place to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect the local healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.
Wake County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Ford today signed a new State of Emergency Declaration. The declaration requires some types of businesses to close, prohibit gatherings of 50 people or more, change visitation practices at nursing homes and restrict the use of playground equipment at local parks.
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 MoreFOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES OPEN MARCH 17
With the announcement of school closures through at least March 27, we want to inform you of food access options throughout Wake County during these unprecedented times.
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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