Communities and Events NCDHHS recommends that everyone wear a mask when in indoor public spaces. This is consistent with CDC guidance for people living in counties of high or substantial levels of transmission. Everyone, including people who are up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, should wear a face covering in all K-12 schools, child care, indoor settings with a large number of children or child-focused activities (e.g., children’s museums), public transportation, health care settings, high density congregate settings (e.g., correction and detention facilities, homeless shelters, migrant farm camps), and large crowded indoor venues (e.g., arenas, stadiums). Summary of current restrictions Face Coverings and Masks Guidance for Daily Activities and Going Out Review the following for more information about current restrictions: Guidance for Mass Gatherings Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about mass gatherings or community events. Community and Faith-Based Organizations Read the guidance for places of worship and religious services and learn more from the CDC about ways to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Interested in hosting a testing event? NCDHHS released a Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit designed for organizations seeking to host community testing events. The comprehensive toolkit comes in response to widespread interest among North Carolina organizations such as community-based organizations, churches and nonprofits. Read the toolkit in English and Spanish.
Communities and Events NCDHHS recommends that everyone wear a mask when in indoor public spaces. This is consistent with CDC guidance for people living in counties of high or substantial levels of transmission. Everyone, including people who are up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, should wear a face covering in all K-12 schools, child care, indoor settings with a large number of children or child-focused activities (e.g., children’s museums), public transportation, health care settings, high density congregate settings (e.g., correction and detention facilities, homeless shelters, migrant farm camps), and large crowded indoor venues (e.g., arenas, stadiums). Summary of current restrictions Face Coverings and Masks Guidance for Daily Activities and Going Out Review the following for more information about current restrictions: Guidance for Mass Gatherings Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about mass gatherings or community events. Community and Faith-Based Organizations Read the guidance for places of worship and religious services and learn more from the CDC about ways to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Interested in hosting a testing event? NCDHHS released a Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit designed for organizations seeking to host community testing events. The comprehensive toolkit comes in response to widespread interest among North Carolina organizations such as community-based organizations, churches and nonprofits. Read the toolkit in English and Spanish.
