Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions (homes)

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Lest anyone not know it yet, and/or can't find the information, here is the press release:

https://governor.nc.gov/news/governo...g-restrictions

"...New order takes effect Friday, May 8 at 5 pm; Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed..."

"...Today’s Order removes the distinction between essential and non-essential businesses. Retail businesses are allowed to open at 50% capacity and will be required to direct customers to stand 6 feet apart, perform frequent cleanings, provide hand sanitizer when available, screen workers for symptoms and more. The Order allows people to leave their homes for commercial activity at any business that is open. ..."

"...All workers at retail and other businesses are recommended to wear cloth face coverings...."

"...Though small outdoor gatherings will be allowed in Phase 1, gatherings of more than 10 people generally are still prohibited. The Order encourages cloth face coverings to be worn when outside the home and in contact with others. Everyone who uses a face covering should adhere to this guidance without fear of profiling or bias.

During Phase 1, childcare facilities will be open to serve families of parents who are working or looking for work. These centers will be required to follow strict cleaning protocols. Summer day camps can operate in compliance with NC DHHS guidelines."

And the actual order: https://files.nc.gov/governor/docume...38-Phase-1.pdf
re: parks

"...1. All people in North Carolina are encouraged to engage in outdoor activities, so long as they do not form prohibited Mass Gatherings and are engaged in Allowable Activities under this Executive Order.State parks and trails may reopen upon the general Effective Date of this Executive Order. However, because public playground equipment may increase spread of COVID-19, public playgrounds remain closed during the effective phase of this Executive Order, including public playground equipment located in parks.

2. Park operators shall follow the requirements for Retail Businesses listed in Subsection (B) above, and they are strongly encouraged to follow the recommendations for Retail Businesses and the recommendations for all businesses in Subsections (C) and (D) above...."