Town of Morrisville issued the following announcement on Aug. 20.
In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases across Wake County, the Town of Morrisville is requiring face coverings in indoor public places, including public transportation facilities and public vehicles as of 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. Face coverings will be required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
The move aligns Morrisville with Wake County’s State of Emergency Declaration and the most recent CDC guidance on use of face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19.
“With the highly transmissible Delta variant causing rates to increase, now is the time to reinstate the use of face coverings to prevent further spread and save lives,” said Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley. “In addition to wearing face coverings, the most important thing we can do at this time is get vaccinated. The Town of Morrisville encourages all eligible residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible.”
The mandate does not apply to the following individuals:
- Anyone with a diagnosed medical or behavioral condition or disability, including difficulty breathing, or is otherwise unable to put on or remove the face covering without assistance;
- Children under age 2;
- Children under age 5 if a parent, guardian, or responsible person has been unable to place and maintain a face covering safely on the child’s face;
- Anyone who is actively eating or drinking;
- Anyone who is seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired in a way that requires the mouth to be visible;
- Anyone who is giving a speech or performance for a broadcast or to an audience where they maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the audience;
- Anyone who is at home or in a personal vehicle;
- Anyone who is temporarily removing their face covering to secure government, medical, or dental services or for identification purposes;
- Anyone who would be at increased risk as a result of wearing a face covering at work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidelines;
- Anyone who has determined the face covering is impeding the person’s visibility in the operation of equipment or a vehicle.
- Anyone who is swimming;
- Anyone who is being photographed by a professional photographer; or
- Anyone who is alone in an enclosed space, such as a room, office, or vehicle.
Town leaders will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with the Wake County Public Health Division and the State of North Carolina. The Town of Morrisville strongly encourages the proactive use of the following simple precautionary measures to remain healthy:
- Practice the three Ws –Wear a face covering; Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact; Wash your hands often.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay away from sick people.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
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