Agenda - 03-02-2021; 4-b - Resolution Recognizing March 3, 2021 as a Day of Reflection, Commemorating the First North Carolinian Diagnosed with COVID-19

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 2, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 4-b SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing March 3, 2021 as a Day of Reflection, Commemorating the First North Carolinian Diagnosed with COVID-19 DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Quintana Stewart, Orange County Resolution Health Director, 919-245-2412 PURPOSE: To consider a resolution recognizing March 3, 2021 as a day of reflection, commemorating the first North Carolinian diagnosed with COVID-19. BACKGROUND: On March 3, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper identified the first case of COVID-19 as a person who had traveled to Washington State and was exposed at a long-term care facility. The second case in NC was identified on March 6, 2020 in a person who had traveled to Italy. By March 7', NC had five new additional cases. On March 10t", Governor Cooper issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency. As of February 24, 2021, Orange County has administered 26,716 first doses and 17,911 second doses COVID vaccinations. Frontline Healthcare workers, essential workers, first responders, and a host of community volunteers continue to work tirelessly to vaccinate the community. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the resolution. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated with consideration of the resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with consideration of the resolution. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing March 3, 2021 as a day of reflection, commemorating the first North Carolinian diagnosed with COVID-19.