Good afternoon, Village residents and friends.
With the troubling continued upward trend of COVID-19 cases in our state, Governor Roy Cooper has indicated that North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 until at least December 4. Additionally, indoor gathering mandates will be revised, effective late Friday, November 13, reducing the capacity limit on indoor gatherings from 25 people to 10.
This will impact our Village Hall and Clubhouse spaces, from November 13 until further notice. The new capacity limit for both of these spaces will be 10 people, including any group instructor/facilitator.
North Carolina has reached a record-high seven-day average for new coronavirus reports: 2,405. As of November 10, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported 297,442 total cases of COVID-19 in the state and 4,660 deaths. The state also reported 1,230 statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, the second highest total since the pandemic began. (Source: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard.)
The increase in cases creates statewide concern for a potential overwhelming of healthcare facilities. This concern grows as we head into cooler weather and the holidays, with more people gathering indoors, people experiencing coronavirus “fatigue,” and people not adhering to guidelines and best practices.
North Carolina DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen has also limited holiday gatherings with face masks on among people not in the same household. With that in mind, we will keep an eye on COVID-19 cases as we move into Thanksgiving. As a reminder, all Carolina Village plans and services are at the discretion of Administration and will be altered as necessary.
“Bottom line, we are on shaky ground as we head into Thanksgiving,” Cohen said.
In light of this information, we ask that you consider your own personal holiday plans and alter course as appropriate. Whatever your plans for the holiday, remain as safe as possible, wearing your mask, washing your hands often, and staying at least six feet from others who do not share your household.
VIDEO UPDATES
We encourage you to keep listening to Kevin’s coronavirus update videos on Mondays and Thursdays, which are on the Hub and on cable channel 56 at 3:00 p.m. on release days. Video updates will continue, as needed.
CONCLUSION
The Carolina Village Task Force is keeping a close eye on situation developments as we move forward. We will continue to communicate updates. If Village circumstances change, Administration may change any of these plans, including cancelling visitations, stopping group activities, closing dining venues and reverting to mandatory meal delivery, etc. for the health of the entire community.
Please remain vigilant for your health.
- If you experience any symptoms of illness, such as a fever, sore throat, cough, severe headache, gastrointestinal distress, etc., you should self-isolate and NOT use common areas or equipment or have visitors. Contact ILS immediately at 828-233-0625.
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Stay abreast of campus updates by monitoring the Hub (“Coronavirus Response”) and www.carolinavillage.com/news/coronavirus-preparedness.
Thank you for your continued support. As always, please let us know if you need anything by calling 828-692-6275, ext. 1201.
