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May 14, 2021

Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 215 to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions to Reflect New Public Health Recommendations

Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that fully vaccinated individuals can safely do most activities without wearing a mask or the need to social distance from others, Gov. Cooper and Secretary Cohen announced that North Carolina will remove its indoor mask mandate for most settings. Additionally, the state will lift all mass gathering limits and social distancing requirements. These changes are in effect as of 1:30 p.m. today (May 14).

Masks will still be required in child care, schools and camps as most children are either not yet vaccinated or are not yet eligible to be vaccinated. Everyone, including people who are fully vaccinated, will still be required to wear a mask in certain settings such as public transportation, health care settings like hospitals, doctor’s offices and long-term care settings like nursing homes, and certain congregate settings like correctional facilities and homeless shelters. NCDHHS will continue to have strong public health recommendations for individuals to continue to protect one another until more people are vaccinated. People who are not vaccinated should wear a mask and maintain distance in all indoor public settings and in outdoor settings when they can't maintain six feet of distance. Read the frequently asked questions for more information.


April 28, 2021

Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order to Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate and Ease Mass Gathering Limits

As the state’s metrics and key indicators remain stable, Governor Cooper also signed an Executive Order outlining safety measures for the month of May. Executive Order No. 209 will take effect April 30 and is set to expire June 1. As more North Carolinians get vaccinated and adhere to safety protocols over the course of the next month, the state anticipates lifting more restrictions on June 1. 

Under the new Executive Order, masks will still be required indoors but are no longer mandated outdoors. Masks are still strongly recommended outdoors by NC DHHS in crowded areas and higher risk settings where social distancing is difficult. 

Executive Order No. 209 will also increase mass gathering capacity limits. The number of people who may gather indoors will increase from 50 to 100 and the number of people who may gather outdoors will increase from 100 to 200. Occupancy limits currently in place will remain the same.
What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • The number of people who may gather indoors increases from 50 to 100 and the number of people who may gather outdoors increases from 100 to 200.
  • Masks will still be required indoors but are no longer mandated outdoors. Masks are still strongly recommended outdoors by NC DHHS in crowded areas and higher risk settings where social distancing is difficult.

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 March 23, 2021

Governor Eases COVID-19 Occupancy Restrictions

Governor Cooper issued executive order No. 204 which will take effect March 26 at 5 pm through April 30 at 5 pm. 

The state's general mask mandate remains in effect.

Exemptions from wearing a mask:

The state has outlined the following exceptions to the North Carolina mask mandate:

  • Should not wear a Face Covering due to any medical or behavioral condition or disability (including, but not limited to, any person who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to put on or remove the Face Covering without assistance.
  • Is under five (5) years of age.
  • Is actively eating or drinking.
  • Is seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing-impaired in a way that requires the mouth to be visible.
  • Is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience.
  • Is working at home or is in a personal vehicle.
  • Is temporarily removing his or her Face Covering to secure government or medical services or for identification purposes.
  • Would be at risk from wearing a Face Covering at work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidelines.
  • Has found that his or her Face Covering is impeding visibility to operate equipment or a vehicle.
  • Is a child whose parent, guardian, or responsible person has been unable to place the Face Covering safely on the child's face.

Anyone who declines to wear a Face Covering for these reasons should not be required to produce documentation or any other proof of a condition, according to the state. 

Children under two (2) years of age should not wear a Face Covering. 

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • The number of people who may gather indoors increases from 25 to 50 and the number of people who may gather outdoors increases from 50 to 100.
  • This order fully lifts the restriction on late night sale and service of alcoholic beverages on bars, restaurants, and other establishments.
  • Retail businesses including salons, personal care and grooming business, and museums may have capacity up to 100% but are subject to masks and 6 ft social distancing.
  • Capacity for restaurants, breweries, recreation, fitness activities, and pools are now allowed up to 75% indoor capacity and 100% outdoor capacity subject to masks and 6 ft social distancing.
  • Bars, movie theaters, conference spaces, night clubs, auditoriums, sports arenas and fields are subject to 50% capacity and masks and 6 ft social distancing.

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February 24

Governor Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 195, which lifts the Modified Stay at Home Order.

When does this Order take effect?

This Order takes effect on February 26, 2021 at 5:00pm and is effective through March 26, 2021 at 5:00pm.

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • The Modified Stay at Home Order requiring people to stay at home and businesses to close to the public between 10:00pm and 5:00am has been lifted.
  • The number of people to gather indoors will increase from 10 to 25 while 50 remains the limit for outdoors.
  • The curfew of the sale of alcohol for onsite consumption will be moved from 9:00pm to 11:00pm.  
  • Some businesses, including bars and amusement parks, will now be open to patrons indoors as they adhere to new occupancy restrictions..

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January 27

Governor Extends Modified Stay at Home Order

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 189, which extends the modified Stay at Home Order.

When does this Order take effect?

This Order takes effect on January 29, 2021 at 5:00pm and is effective through February 28, 2021 at 5:00pm.

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January 6

Governor Extends Modified Stay at Home Order

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 188, which extends the modified Stay at Home Order.

When does this Order take effect?

This Order takes effect on January 8, 2020 at 5:00pm and is effective through January 29, 2021 at 5:00pm.

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December 8

 

North Carolina to Begin Modified Stay at Home Order to Slow COVID-19 Spread

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 181, which is a modified Stay at Home Order.

When does this Order take effect?

This Order takes effect on December 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. It is effective until January 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • Certain businesses and facilities are ordered to close to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (the “Night-Time Public Closure Period”). This includes restaurants (with exceptions for take-out and delivery, as noted below), bars, entertainment venues, parks, museums and aquariums, certain retail establishments, and other businesses and facilities specified below and in the Order.
  • All individuals in North Carolina must stay at home or the place they will remain for the night between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (the “Stay at Home Period”), unless an exception applies.
  • The sale and service of alcoholic beverages is prohibited for on-site consumption between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
  • Events or convenings outside of the home must end by 10:00 p.m. and guests must leave the establishment and travel home or to the place where they will stay for the night.
  • The capacity limitations on certain businesses, indoor and outdoor gathering limits, and other public health measures implemented by previous executive orders are extended through January 8, 2021.

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November 23

North Carolina Tightens Mask Requirements and Enforcement Through December 11

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 180, which tightens the state's mask requirements.

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • A face covering will now be required in all indoor settings if there are non-household members present, regardless of the distance away.
  • In indoor gyms and fitness facilities, face coverings are now required when people are exercising.
  • In restaurants, guests are required to wear face coverings at their table unless they are actively eating or drinking.

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November 10

North Carolina Remains in Safer At Home Phase 3 Effective through December 4

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 176, which pauses the state in Phase 3 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order:

  • The Phase 3 measures are extended for another 3 weeks, through December 4, 2020.
  • The Mass Gathering Limit for indoor spaces is reduced from 25 to 10 people. 

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Halloween Guidance

 
The Village doesn't regulate Halloween Trick-or-Treating, but we encourage everyone to enjoy safely. Some guidance on having a safe Halloween:

 

October 21

North Carolina Remains in Safer At Home Phase 3 Effective through November 13 

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 170, which pauses the state in Phase 3 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

What remains the same under Phase 3?

  • The Mass Gathering limit remains at 25 indoors and 50 outdoors.
  • Indoor seating areas in bars remain closed.
  • Indoor rides at amusement parks remain closed.
  • Fitness and exercise facilities remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Restaurants remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements for in-person dining.
  • Personal care businesses such as hair salons, nail salons, barber shops and more remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Museums and aquariums remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Face coverings are still required in public when it is not possible to maintain social distancing from non-household members. In Phase 3, this requirement applies to any public place or business, indoor or outdoor.
  • Alcohol sales are still required to cease from 11:00pm to 7:00am. 

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September 30

North Carolina Moves into Safer At Home Phase 3 Effective through October 23 

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 169, which moves the state into Phase 3 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

What are the major changes under this Order?

  • Bars’ outdoor seating areas may re-open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions. Indoor bar areas remain closed.
  • Music halls, night clubs, lounges, adult entertainment, venues for live performances, arenas with spectators, and theaters where guests are seated may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits for outdoor spaces and subject to the mass gathering limit (25 guests per facility) for indoor spaces.
  • The outdoor areas of amusement parks may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.
  • Movie theaters may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.
  • Meeting spaces in hotels, conference centers, meeting halls, and reception venues may host receptions, meetings and other functions, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.
  • Gaming establishments may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits.
  • Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7% of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements.

What remains the same under Phase 3?

  • The Mass Gathering limit remains at 25 indoors and 50 outdoors.
  • Indoor seating areas in bars remain closed.
  • Indoor rides at amusement parks remain closed.
  • Fitness and exercise facilities remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Restaurants remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements for in-person dining.
  • Personal care businesses such as hair salons, nail salons, barber shops and more remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Museums and aquariums remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Face coverings are still required in public when it is not possible to maintain social distancing from non-household members. In Phase 3, this requirement applies to any public place or business, indoor or outdoor.
  • Alcohol sales are still required to cease from 11:00pm to 7:00am. 

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September 22

NC Department of Health & Human Services Announces Launch of SlowCOVIDNC App

The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of SlowCOVIDNC, the official COVID-19 Exposure Notification app of NC. SlowCOVIDNC can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Learn more here.

 

September 1

NC Moves Into Safer at Home: Phase 2.5 Effective Through October 2

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 163, which moves the state into Phase 2.5 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

What does this Order change?

Under this order:

  • Mass gathering limits will be increased to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
  • Playgrounds will be allowed to open.
  • Museums and aquariums can open at 50% capacity.
  • Fitness and competitive physical activity facilities can open at 30% capacity.
  • All employers in North Carolina are strongly encouraged to provide face coverings to their employees.

What remains the same under Phase 2.5?

  • Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, amusement parks, dance halls, and other entertainment facilities will remain closed.
  • Restaurants remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements for in-person dining.
  • Personal care businesses such as hair salons, nail salons, barber shops and more remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements.
  • Large venues remain subject to the mass gathering limits.
  • Wedding receptions and other private events remain subject to the mass gathering limits.
  • Face coverings are still required in public. 

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August 5

Governor Cooper Extends Phase 2: Safer at Home Through September 11

Governor Cooper announced that Safer at Home Phase 2 will be extended at least through September 11. Face coverings continue to be required in public spaces where physical distancing isn't possible.

July 28

Governor Cooper Limits the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages After 11:00pm

Beginning Friday, July 31, the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries after 11:00pm is prohibited. North Carolina bars will remain closed.

July 14

Governor Cooper Extends Safer At Home Phase 2 through August 7

Governor Cooper announced that Safer at Home Phase 2 will be extended at least through August 7. Face coverings continue to be required in public spaces where physical distancing isn't possible.

Rentals of the following Village facilities are cancelled through August 7:

  • Village Hall/Assembly Hall
  • Cannon Park Community Center
  • Fair Barn

Village Parks & Recreation Updates:

Village parks are available for residents to enjoy outdoor activities, provided residents comply with the requirements for social distancing and mass gatherings. Per the governor’s order, playgrounds will remain closed during Phase 2. The Splash Pad at Rassie Wicker Park will also remain closed at this time.

June 24

Governor Cooper Extends Safer At Home Phase 2 through July 17

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 147, which extends Safer at Home Phase 2 and mandates wearing face coverings in public spaces where physical distancing isn't possible.

Read the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (NCDHHS) guidance on face coverings.

Watch the Surgeon General's video on making an easy face covering:

May 26

In compliance with Governor Cooper's Executive Order No. 141 moving North Carolina into Phase 2 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19, the Village of Pinehurst announces the following updates and cancellations:

The Village currently plans to open these facilities to the public on June 15, 2020:

  • Village Hall/Assembly Hall
  • Fire Department 91
  • Fire Department 92
  • Police Department
  • Public Services
  • Cannon Park Community Center

For the safety of our employees and residents, plastic shields will be installed at counters, free-standing hand sanitizer stations will be available, and floor markings will be installed every six feet for those waiting in line.

Rentals of the following facilities are cancelled through June 26:

  • Village Hall/Assembly Hall
  • Cannon Park Community Center
  • Fair Barn

Parks & Recreation Updates:

All Parks and Recreation programs, athletics, activities, trips, and open gym times have been suspended until further notice. The Splash Pad at Rassie Wicker Park will also remain closed at this time.

Village parks are available for residents to enjoy outdoor activities, provided residents comply with the requirements for social distancing and mass gatherings. Per the governor’s order, playgrounds will remain closed during Phase 2.

May 20

North Carolina Moves into Safer At Home Phase 2 Effective through June 26

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 141, which ends the Stay-at-Home order and moves the state into Phase 2 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

View the Order's FAQs.

May 8 

Governor Modifies Stay-at-Home Order and Begins Easing Restrictions Effective through May 22 

Governor Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 138, which modifies the previous Stay-at-Home Order and begins Phase 1 of easing restrictions due to COVID-19.

Phase 1 Changes

View the Order's FAQs. 

April 30 

Governor's Stay-At-Home Order Effective through May 8 at 5:00pm

Governor Cooper has issued another Order extending the Stay-At-Home Order through May 8 at 5:00pm. The Order also extends other orders regarding the closures of restaurants for dine-in service, bars and other close-contact businesses. 

March 30 

Governor Cooper issued a Stay-At-Home Order that went into effect Monday, March 30 at 5:00pm. It is ordered that all North Carolina residents must stay at home, with the following exceptions:

  • For health and safety
  • For necessary supplies and services
  • For outdoor activity
  • For certain types of work
  • To take care of others
  • To travel to/from a place of worship
  • To receive goods and services
  • To travel to and from one's place of residence for child custody/visitation arrangements
  • Volunteering

When outside your home, please maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person. 

This Order also decrees that:

  • Only essential businesses may operate throughout the duration of the order and
  • Non-essential businesses are ordered to cease all activities except for minimum basic operations
  • Gatherings, public or private, of more than 10 people must be cancelled.

Read the Stay-At-Home Order in its entirety here. Find a list of frequently asked questions here.

 

 

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