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WHEREAS, the Emergency Services Director of Orange County has determined that the <br /> healthcare system in Orange County could be overwhelmed, that the greater the number of possible <br /> COVID-19 cases the greater the need for personal protective equipment, of which there is a shortage <br /> throughout the nation, that the risk of exposure to first responders, medical providers, law <br /> enforcement officers increases with the risk of community spread of COVID-19, and that a Stay at <br /> Home order is both reasonable and necessary to remediate these critical issues; and <br /> WHEREAS, many individuals who contract the virus display no symptoms or have mild <br /> symptoms which means they may not be aware they carry the virus. People without symptoms can <br /> transmit the disease and because evidence shows the disease is easily spread, mass gatherings can <br /> result in further transmissions of the virus; and <br /> WHEREAS, as a result of this ongoing public health emergency, if further action is not taken <br /> to slow the spread of COVID-19 within Orange County, there is an imminent threat of, or existing <br /> conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property, <br /> and public safety authorities may be unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection <br /> for lives or property; <br /> WHEREAS, the undersigned has determined that the additional restrictions and prohibitions <br /> identified below are necessary to slow the rate of the spread of COVID-19 and are the least <br /> restrictive based upon the current evidence; and <br /> WHEREAS, in addition to consulting with the Public Health Director, the Emergency Services <br /> Director, and the Sheriff of Orange County the undersigned has consulted with the Mayors of <br /> Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough (hereafter the "Towns") and been informed that the Mayors <br /> are in support of this order to Stay at Home and intend to adopt same to be applicable within the <br /> jurisdictions of each Town. <br /> NOW THEREFORE IT IS DECLARED THAT, the above recitals are incorporated herein and the <br /> following outlines a "Stay at Home" Order, which is to ensure that the maximum number of people <br /> self-isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent feasible, while enabling essential <br /> services to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible. <br /> Section 1. The previously ordered Declaration of State of Emergency in Orange County on <br /> March 13, 2020 will continue in full force and effect. <br /> www.orangecountync.gov <br /> Protecting and preserving—People,Resources,Quality of Life <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—You Count! <br /> (919)245-2130 <br />