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From the Council Office of Steve Rao
November 24, 2020
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NC Board of Elections to certify election results today.
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Pfizer, Moderna, and Astra Zeneca COvid 19 Vaccines are on the way to FDA Approval!
Vaccinations could begin in December.
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Congrats to Town of Morrisville for being selected as Finalist in Global Smart Cities Readiness Challenge!
(See Last Section of newsletter)
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The Future of Cities in Post Covid World |
A Fireside Chat with National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director, Clarence Anthony
NOV 25th 10 am
Join me for an engaging Fireside Chat and Radio Mirchi Interview with Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities as we discuss how cities plan to survive and thrive in a Post Covid Economy and take a look back at a this past year and a look to the future.
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Komal, Sonia, Rayan and I wish each of you a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
During our first Covid 19 Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to pray for any family, who may have one or more empty seats at the table, and for our brave soldiers, wherever they may be around the world, defending our freedom.
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North Carolina surpasses 5,000 Covid 19 deaths. |
Governor Cooper issues Executive Order 180, which requires the use of a face covering for any indoor interactions regardless of social distancing goes into effect Nov 25th at 5pm will remain in effect through at least Dec. 11.
(See Mask Section in Newsletter)
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Home! |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wake County Leaders recommended today that people celebrate Thanksgiving at home. If you do plan to visit family, please be careful and make sure that you have quarantined for at least four days. RDU Airport requires masks for entry into RDU Airport, expect long lines as they expect over 168,000 passengers during Thanksgiving week. |
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President Elect Biden formally begins Transition Process.
Names key Cabinet Posts. Janet Yellen to serve as Treasury Secretary, and Tony Blinken to serve as Secretary of State.
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Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins dies.
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On November 23, 1963, our nation lost President John F. Kennedy, a President who led with inspiration, and who always united all Americans and the world around a vision that was aspirational.
As we face this pandemic, political division, and continued threats to the peaceful transition of Presidential power, let us honor JFK by remembering that we can be our strongest when we push ourselves to dream big, to never be afraid to take a Moon Shot, to unite around such vision, for not only our time, but to build a stronger nation for generations to come.
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GOVERNOR COOPER MASK MANDATE |
The new guidance says masks should be worn at all times when indoors in public places. Those exercising in gyms will now have to wear masks while working out. In restaurants, masks should be worn at all times except when eating or drinking. Previously, masks only had to be worn if keeping a six-foot distance from other people was not possible. |
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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE MASK ENFORCEMENT |
In line with the Governors’ Executive Order, the Town of Morrisville is updating our face covering requirement as follows:
- All Town staff will wear a face covering anytime they are inside any Town facility unless working alone in their specific assigned work space. Face coverings must be worn to get to and from and at any time you leave your assigned work space.
- All Town staff will wear a face covering for any in-person meeting regardless of social distancing.
- All Town staff will wear a face covering anytime they are inside a Town vehicle with another person.
- Elected and appointed officials and visitors to Town facilities are asked to follow these same requirements.
These requirements go into effect at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24.
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Morrisville Fitness and Aquatics Center Mask Mandate |
Our facility plans to reopen Friday, November 27, following the Thanksgiving holiday, and it is expected that all members abide by these new policies beginning that day.
The new rules are as follows:
- A face covering will now be required in all indoor settings, regardless of social distancing.
- Face coverings will be REQUIRED during exercise, meaning that they must remain on when participating in an indoor fitness class and/or when using the cardio deck, the weight room and the racquetball courts.
- Face coverings may ONLY be removed when swimming or showering, but must be worn immediately before and after.
- Any refusal by an individual to comply with the above policies will result in removal from the facility.
- Outdoor activities will not require a face covering, unless social distancing is not possible.
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Wake County Schools Spring Return To School Plan |
Wake County Schools will be meeting today to discuss the Spring Back To School Program.
All Wake County public school students will be back in the classroom starting spring semester.
The Wake County Board of Education approved the following plan this week:
- Pre-kindergarten to fifth grade will remain in full-time in-person instruction
- Middle schools will stay in three-week rotations with one week in the classroom and two weeks in remote learning
- High schools will move from remote learning to three-week rotations
- The school district will continue to have its online-only Virtual Academy for spring semester, which will help keep schools from being at full capacity.
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Message from Chris Heagarty:
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NOV 24th Virtual Hybrid Council Meeting 6 pm. |
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Dec 1st 8:30 am Morrisville Chamber State of Morrisville Event |
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Morrisville News - Please Participate |
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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE NAMED FINALIST IN THE GLOBAL SMART CITY CHALLENGE |
It is my pleasure to announce that Morrisville has been selected as a finalist for the 2020 Global Smart Cities Readiness Challenge. Morrisville was named as 1 of 10 finalists and will potentially have the opportunity to lead a Readiness Cohort in 2021. We are working with the Communications Department to get this information out to the community so that they can vote for our submission. You can find more information at the link below.
To vote on our submission, you can click on the ‘begin rating process’ button and use the stars under our video on the following page (BIG thanks to Communications for helping put together our finalist video). The rating will submit once you exit the page. Voting is allowed once per day and closes on January 5. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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- For latest Covid 19 information, please dial 2-1-1 or 888- 892-1162.
- Get Updates by texting COVIDNC at 898211.
- For unemployment insurance, please visit NC Dept of Employment Security at https://des.nc.gov/.
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Apply for Wake Forward program at https://covid19.wakegov.com/wakeforward/.
NCDHHS updated its county alert map of COVID-19 cases, and in one week, the number of counties in the "red zone," meaning critical viral spread, doubled to 20. There are 42 counties in the "orange zone," meaning substantial spread -- one fewer than last week.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released new COVID-19 numbers.
Thirty more people are now in the hospital dealing with COVID-19 symptoms, bringing the state total to 1,601--the highest ever reported.
The state reported 2,419 more cases, which is down from previous days but Mondays tend to have lower case reports than other days of the week.
The daily percent positive of the cases reported Monday was 6.6%. That continues a decline from the 9.4% reported last Monday.
All told, this virus has killed 5,039 North Carolinians.
CASES:
2419 New Cases
+ N.C. = 339,194 Cases (Deaths = 5,039)
+ 6.6 % Positive Rate
+ Wake County = 26,635 Cases (Deaths = 286)
+ US = 12.4 million Cases/257K deaths
+ Worldwide = 58.7million/1.39 million deaths
+ Completed Tests: 4, 965,564
+ 1,601 Hospitalizations.
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Town of Morrisville Enforces Tighter Mask Restrictions |
In line with the Governor’s Executive Order 180, the Town of Morrisville is updating our face covering requirement as follows:
- All Town staff will wear a face covering anytime they are inside any Town facility unless working alone in their specific assigned work space. Face coverings must be worn to get to and from and at any time you leave your assigned work space.
- All Town staff will wear a face covering for any in-person meeting regardless of social distancing.
- All Town staff will wear a face covering anytime they are inside a Town vehicle with another person.
- Elected and appointed officials and visitors to Town facilities are asked to follow these same requirements.
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Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville.
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Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
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