• For a complete list of the guidance from the state of North Carolina, please visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov.
• Executive Order 204 went into effect on Friday, March 26, 2021. This order increases gathering size limits and lessens restrictions on some types of businesses. 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 204 went into effect on Friday, March 26, 2021. This order increases gathering size limits and lessens restrictions on some types of businesses. FAQs
• Executive Order 195 went into effect on Friday, February 26, 2021. This order lifts the modified stay at home order and lessens restrictions on some types of businesses. FAQs
• 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.
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  • 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 February 28, 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 February 28, 2021.
  • Executive Order 189 extended EO 181 until at least February 28, 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.
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• Executive Order 170 extends Phase 3 until at least November 13, 2020.
• Executive Order 169 moves NC into Phase 3.
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• Executive Order 163 moves NC into Phase 2.5 at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020
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• 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.
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• Executive Order 147
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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.