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Mecklenburg County Covid-19 Update 3/28/20

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This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and updated information will be provided as it becomes available.
The information on this page was last updated on 3/28/2020.

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ALERTThere are 299 positive COVID-19 cases in Mecklenburg County.

 

 

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office has announced a Stay at Home order for County residents. This order supersedes all previous and other local orders and state orders. The State has issued a Stay at Home Order for the State of North Carolina effective at 5 p.m. March 30. The most restrictive Order in any situation has authority.

Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) considers novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be a very serious public health threat and has declared a State of Emergency. The declaration allows the County access to state and federal funds to offset the costs of fighting the pandemic. 

Follow the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for statewide information and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for national and international information.

Questions about the Stay at Home order can be directed to the Stay at Home Order Call Center at 704-353-1926.

 

 

What You Need To Know

  • COVID-19 is a respiratory illness due to a new type of coronavirus (novel coronavirus).
  • Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
  • COVID-19 is spread mainly from person-to-person among close contacts of individuals infected with this virus.
  • It’s important to remember that diseases, including COVID-19, can make anyone sick regardless of their race or nationality.


The most up to date information is tavailable on the CDC website.


Important Information:

 

  • On March 24, Mecklenburg County issued a stay at home order, effective 8am, March 26 until April 16
  • On March 23, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order:
    • Prohibiting mass gatherings of 50 or more people,
    • Closing hair salons and barber shops, gyms, movie theaters and similar businesses offering activities that run counter to social distancing, by 5 p.m. Wednesday March 25, and
    • Extending the closure of NC Public Schools K-12 until May 15.
  • On March 20, the State Department issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory warning all Americans to avoid all international travel.
  • On March 17, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order closing restaurants and bars for dine-in service.

 

If you believe you've come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) here is how you can determine your risk of contracting the virus.

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