Governor Cooper has issued a new Executive Order regarding COVID 19 to take effect at 5pm, Friday, February 26, 2021. Executive Order 195 lifts a number of provisions of the Modified Stay at Home order and eases certain restrictions on businesses and gatherings. The Order increases the mass gathering limit for indoor gatherings, increases the capacity limits for certain businesses, and permits alcohol sales for on-site consumption until 11:00 p.m. While the Order eases certain restrictions, other public health restrictions remain in effect to continue to protect against the spread of the virus. This order ends at 5pm on Friday, March 26, 2021, unless otherwise directed.

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