• Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces Where Social Distancing Cannot Be Maintained
  • Find the full info from Dare County here.
• Find current Dare County Department of Health and Human Services information at darenc.com/covid19.
• For a complete list of the guidance from the state of North Carolina, please visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov. See the changes at a glance here. We are in Phase 2 until at least August 7, 2020.
• 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 remains closed per state order. 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!

• Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces Where Social Distancing Cannot Be Maintained Beginning Sunday, June 21 at 9 a.m.
  • Find the full info from Dare County here.

Phase 2-Easing of Restrictions has been extended until August 7.

• Executive Order 153 goes into effect on July 31, restricting late night service of alcohol.
  • FAQs
• Executive Order 147
  • FAQs
• What Phase 2 Means for North Carolina
• 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)

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.