• For a complete list of the guidance from the state of North Carolina, please visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov.
  • A modified stay at home order began Friday, December 11 and is in effect until at least January 29, 2021.
    
  • The Order requires people to stay at home between 10 pm and 5 am and takes effect Friday, December 11 and will be in place until at least January 29, 2021.
  • Executive Order 188 extended EO 181 until at least January 29, 2021.
  • Executive Order 181, FAQs
• Find current Dare County Department of Health and Human Services information at darenc.com/covid19.
• For more about how your Outer Banks visit may look a little different this year, check out the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
• The Duck Town Park is open, including the boardwalk, trails, picnic shelter, and Town Green. The playground is now open. Please practice social distancing while enjoying the park.
• You may notice signs around town with recommendations from public health officials, like those seen below. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

• Executive Order 183 went into effect on December 21, 2020. Establishments holding certain permits from the ABC Commission are allowed to sell mixed beverages to-go or for delivery.
  • FAQs
  • These businesses, delivery service providers that contract with these businesses, and purchasers of mixed beverages to-go must follow the restrictions in the order and any additional restrictions and guidance established by the ABC Commission.
• A modified stay at home order began Friday, December 11 and is in effect until at least January 29, 2021.
  
  • The Order requires people to stay at home between 10 pm and 5 am and takes effect Friday, December 11 and will be in place until at least January 29, 2021.
  • Executive Order 188 extended EO 181 until at least January 29, 2021.
  • Executive Order 181, FAQs
• Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces Where Social Distancing Cannot Be Maintained
  • Executive Order 180 extends Phase 3 until at least December 11, 2020 and tightens mask restrictions.
    
  • FAQs
• Phase 3 of reopening began at 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020.
• Executive Order 176 extends Phase 3 until at least December 4, 2020 and reduces indoor gathering limit to 10 people.
  • FAQs
• Executive Order 170 extends Phase 3 until at least November 13, 2020.
• Executive Order 169 moves NC into Phase 3.
  • FAQs
• Executive Order 163 moves NC into Phase 2.5 at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020
  • FAQs
• Executive Order 162 extends the restriction on late night alcohol service through October 2, 2020
• Executive Order 155 extends phase 2 restrictions until at least September 11, 2020.
• Executive Order 153 goes into effect on July 31, restricting late night service of alcohol.
  • FAQs
• Executive Order 147
  • FAQs
• Interim Guidance for Restaurants (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Places of Worship and Religious Services (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Large Venue Settings (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Retail Businesses (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Salons, Massage and Personal Care Business Settings (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Public Pools and Spas (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Tattoo Business Settings (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Overnight Camp Settings (May 20, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Child Care Settings (May 22, 2020)
• Interim Guidance for Indoor Fitness Centers and Gyms Settings (September 4, 2020)

Do you need assistance with business signage as required in the Executive Order? Please contact Christian Legner at 252-255-1234 or clegner@townofduck.com.

As North Carolina’s restaurants, hotels, attractions and businesses reopen after the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Count On Me NC is a mutual pledge and public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe and protected.

Businesses can become a “Count on Me NC” business by taking COVID-19 training developed by public health officials and food safety experts. The free courses are designed to provide a consistent approach based on state and national guidelines.

Learn more at countonmenc.org.

This is a partnership between the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC State Extension, NC Restaurant & Lodging Association, and Visit North Carolina.