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MINUTES - Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 27, 2020 Since receiving that email, it has now become a requirement for certain workers. Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager, recited part of the Executive Order which includes "All restaurant, personal care, grooming, tattoo, and retail employees and staff shall wear a face covering while on duty, however notwithstanding this general requirement, people whose religious beliefs prevent them from wearing a Face Covering, people who cannot wear a Face Covering due to a medical or behavioral condition, and people who are under twelve (12) years of age are excepted from the requirement to wear a Face Covering. Children under two (2) years of age shall not wear a Face Covering so that their breathing may not be inhibited...". Ms. Prelipp also helped define what constituted as being a restaurant, still citing the Executive Order Number 141. Ms. Frega wanted to inform the Board that the decision was made by the MAC/Policy Group which includes the mayors of Hillsborough, Carrboro & Chapel Hill, Town Managers, the County Manager, Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, Public Information Officers, EMS Director, UNC Hospitals, BOCC Chair and our OCHD Health Director, Ms. Stewart. It was stated that there was discussion on having a mandated policy similar to Durham County; however, access to masks and enforcement were issues that influenced the decision not to do so. Ms. Frega relayed the information to the community member at that time. Ms. Frega noted that this discussion was just for informational purposes and for future reference, in case the Board wants to make a public stance on this topic. Discussion was also had on the specificity of religious exemptions. Ms. Stewart stated that the exemptions listed in the revised Orange County declaration did not include religious exemptions. If the public wants to report someone not in compliance with the face covering order, they have been instructed to call the COVID information line (919-245-6111) or 911 as law enforcement are technically legally to assist in enforcing these orders. As a result of recent guidance from DHHS regarding restaurants specifically regarding non-compliance, we may take other avenues to hold the restaurant owners accountable. Ms. Frega stated that further discussion can take place at next month's meeting if there are any additional developments between now and June. D. COVID-19 Update Quintana Stewart, Health Director, gave an update on the COVID-19 status in Orange County as well as took questions from the Board. Some highlights are below. • As of today at 11 am, ➢ in NC, there are: 0 24,628 confirmed lab cases 0 794 deaths with 63% occurring in the 75+ age group and 21% in the 65-74 age group 0 434 hospitalizations ➢ in OC, there are: 0 314 confirmed lab cases 0 40 deaths 0 27 hospitalizations 0 28 patients are being monitored o The bulk of the cases are from the 65+ age group; while 30% of cases fall into the 25-49 year old age group • There has been an increase in cases in the Latinx community. Staff is trying to find out what's going on and whether there's a cluster or something similar occurring? • There is an UNC mobile testing event occurring on June 51h in the northern part of the county in the parking lot of the Mt. Zion AME Church. The numbers are low there in the S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2020 Agenda &Abstracts/ May Page 5