UPDATED March 24th, 2021 – Governor Roy Cooper announced in a press conference that he is easing restrictions in his new Executive Order beginning this Friday March 26th.  The state’s latest county alert map indicates coronavirus “red zones ” are down from 6 to 1 county, showing continual improvement in community spread. Currently, Mecklenburg and Union County are have fallen from their previous “Substantial/Orange” zone to designated as “Substantial/Yellow” in Community Spread per the COVID-19 County Alert System.

What’s new under Executive Order 204? 

The following Phase 3 restrictions remain in place: 

• A face covering is still required in all public indoor settings if there are non- household members present, regardless of the individual’s ability to maintain social distance.

For FAQ regarding the latest Executive Order, Click Here.

The state’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable. If you are in need of any additional masks, visit us at the Matthews Chamber as we have several still available. The Matthews Chamber has compiled this PPE Resource List to aid North Carolina business owners in procuring masks and other protective equipment for workers and patrons. We have also issued our Smart Restart Playbook, a free 64-page PDF that offers industry-by-industry guidance for businesses re-opening. Download a copy here.

For more information, visit the Governor’s website and the NC Department of Health & Human Services’ Covid-19 Dashboard.