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Women’s Month Covid 19 Update Edition
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From the Council Office of Steve Rao
March 3, 2021
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One year ago today, North Carolina diagnosed the first case of Covid 19
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One year ago today, North Carolina diagnosed the first case of Covid 19. We pray for the families of the 11,288 in NC, and the 516,000 Americans, who have died from this Pandemic and to anyone who is suffering from Covid 19 or any illness.
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Wake County Hosts Free Covid 19 Testing at Morrisville Community Park!
(See Morrisville Community Park Section)
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Morrisville Carpenter Road
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Details for Morrisville Carpenter Road: For the week of March 1, drivers should expect to see construction activities along Morrisville Carpenter Road between Church Street and Misty Groves Circle. Drivers should be prepared for flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic patterns will remain the same near the Morrisville Carpenter Road and Town Hall Drive intersection.
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Breaking Wake County Schools Update:
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Last evening, the Wake County Board of Education agreed to consider a plan that would return students in grades 4 and 5 to daily in-person instruction as early as Monday, March 15. The board is scheduled to take a final vote on the issue March 9. The Decision would not apply to students enrolled in the Virtual Academy.
In alignment with Executive Order No. 195, indoor and outdoor high school athletics facilities may now allow spectators up to 30 percent of capacity while ensuring that all groups maintain at least six feet of social distancing.
(See Wake County Athletics Section)
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Rockets hit Airbase in Iraq
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Rockets hit Airbase in Iraq hosting US Troops, no casualties reported yet.
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National Covid Vaccination News
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President Biden Says US will have enough Vaccine for all Adults by May, priority will be for Teachers.
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NC to receive 80,000 doses of he single-shot Johnson & Johnson Vaccine this week.
- Wake County is set to receive 5,200 doses
- UNC Health will get 4,100 doses
- Durham County will receive 1,400 doses
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NC Covid Vaccination News
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Governor Roy Cooper announces that all frontline essential workers in Group 3 can sign up for their COVID-19 vaccinations as early as Wednesday, a full week before the originally scheduled start date of March 10..
(Grocery Store, Pharmacy and Restaurant Staff, U.S. Postal Service, EMS and Firefighters, Veterinarians, College University Instructors, and Elected Officials)
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NC Senate failed to override Governor Cooper’s Veto of Senate Bill 37 (Return to In Person Instruction)
Senate still looking for ways to bring life back to the Bill this week.
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The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic for North Carolina residents only (please bring ID) on Wednesday, Mar. 3, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last at West Johnston High School located at 5935 Raleigh Road, Benson, NC )
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Biden Proposed Changes to Paycheck Protection Program: The changes include a 2-week window for businesses with fewer than 20 employees, which begins on Wednesday. The changes also emphasize equity, by approving $1 billion in loans for businesses owned by women and people of color. The program is not expected to be extended past March 31.
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Monday marked the start of Women’s Month! #WomensHistoryMonth, is a time to honor & recognize the contributions of women throughout history and those who are working tirelessly today to improve our communities. #WomenLead.
I would like to thank Liz Johnson for highlighting Kiran in her last Facebook Post.
“Kiran, which means 'ray of light' in Hindi, is a non-profit organization that serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence by helping them rebuild their lives and end their cycle of violence." - Liz Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem
A special thanks to all of the Volunteers and Leaders of Kiran, and to all Woman, who lead our communities, families, and manage careers. I also would like to thank my hero, my wife, Komal, and everything she does for our family.
Finally, I want to thank Mayor Pro Tem, Liz Johnson, Council Member Vicki Scroggins Johnson, and Council Members Donna Fender and Anne Robotti for their service and I am proud to serve on a Woman Majority Council!
A woman is now Vice President! One day, very soon, another ceiling will be broken!
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Imagine Morrisville Listening Sessions/Focus Groups
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Over the next few weeks, I will be putting together listening sessions and Focus Groups across the Town with the Business Community, Neighborhoods, Technology Leaders/CEOs, and entrepreneurs, and HOAs to develop a Long Term Vision for the Town, as I consider how I will continue to serve the citizens of Morrisville, either running for the same At Large Seat, and based on many citizens’ request across the Town, am putting together an Exploratory Committee for Mayor as I explore at serving in another role on the Council.
I will make my final decision by mid April of whether I will run again for the Council and if I do, for what Seat. I thank the many citizens across the Town who have expressed an interest in me continuing to serve.
Either way, I want to thank all of the citizens for allowing me to serve you or the past decade, both as an At Large Council Member and a former Mayor Pro Tem.
It is time to imagine what Morrisville can be, and to develop a Play Book so we can be the Number One Town to Live, Work, and Play in!
Please email me to sr@steverao.com to set up a Listening Session. Lets Imagine Morrisville Together and develop our playbook together. It is time to win Championships!
We can be the Champions of the World!
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Celebrating a Decade in Morrisville with Movers and Shakers with Jeevan Puri.
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MORRISVILLE VIRTUAL COUNCIL RETREAT A SUCCESS
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Our Council held its annual retreat February 26-28. The three days of meetings were conducted virtually and streamed on the Town’s website. Throughout the retreat the Town Council focused on strategic deliberations that will inform future policy decisions, shared budget priorities and initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year, and participated in discussions to enhance working relationships and resident engagement.
Important discussions were held on a variety of subjects. Highlights are below.
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Connect Morrisville – Strategic Plan Update: The Connect Morrisville Strategic Plan was adopted in April 2018 and since that time much has been accomplished in the community. It is now time to review the plan and decide what areas can potentially be streamlined, expanded and clarified. The Town Council discussed the upcoming update to the strategic plan. Staff received feedback from Council about their thoughts on the current plan, future needs and the life cycle of the revised plan moving forward. Input from the public is scheduled to commence this week.
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2021 Bond Referendum: Council discussed debt capacity, preliminary bond categories, and the amount of the bond and related taxing authority to be requested from voters. Preliminary project identification is also underway.
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Affordable Housing: Planning staff led a guided discussion focused on affordable housing, and provided specifics on the next steps in implementing the 2019 Affordable Housing Plan. Key areas covered included the Town’s level of investment, preference for approach and the need for additional research or consultant assistance.
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Land Use Plan Implementation: Council adopted the Draft Land Use Plan at its February 23 Council meeting. It’s now time to discuss implementation. During the retreat Planning staff presented information and received feedback about the McCrimmon Extension and Transit Oriented Development subareas.
Council also received and considered information on tree preservation standards in the Unified Development Ordinance, including prioritization of location, retention standards and tradeoffs in lieu of other requirements.
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Advisory Committee Charter & Work Plan Review: To create more effective collaboration between the Town Council and advisory committees, the Council reviewed charters and work plans for each of the Town’s advisory committees. Council feedback on the work plans will be presented to each committee for review and suggested charter amendments will be drafted for action by the Council in the spring of 2021.
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FREE COVID 19 TESTING AT MORRISVILLE COMMUNITY PARK
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Wake County will be offering Covid 19 Testing at Morrisville next week at Morrisville Community Park.
Testing will be “no appointment necessary” and will be managed by onsite Wake County staff.
Wake County will be conducting COVID testing at Morrisville Community Park (1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560), next week, March 1-7, on the following schedule:
- Monday 11 – 4
- Tue – Sat 8:30 – 4
- Sunday 11 – 4
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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE ORDER 195 COMPLIANCE
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TOWN OF MORRISVILLE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE ORDER 195 COMPLIANCE
- Effective on Tuesday, March 2 and continuing until at least March 26 – Department Heads may elect to return up to 50% of their office staff each day.
- Staff will continue to:
- Wear a face covering anytime they are not alone in their assigned work space,
- Adhere to the 3 Ws, and
- Wipe down any shared space before and after use.
- Staff meetings / external meetings will continue to be held virtually with limited exceptions as approved by Department Heads.
- Town administrative offices will remain closed to the public through at least March 26.
- All public meetings will be held virtually again in March (Council Meetings on March 9 and 23, Council Work Session on March 16, and PZB meeting on March 11).
- CFCC and MAFC will continue to operate following guidance provided by the CDC and the most recent Governor’s Executive Order (EO195).
- We will re-evaluate this guidance following the next update from the Governor, expected to be the week of March 22.
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Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 195 that will “ease but not lift” restrictions related to COVID-19 across the state. The Town of Morrisville Administration is working on how our Town Operations, Meetings, and Facilities will be affected by this Order and I will update you next week when I receive more information.
The new order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.
The major changes under this order are below:
- The night-time public closure period for certain businesses and facilities is lifted. These establishments are no longer ordered to close to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- The Modified Stay at Home Order for individuals is lifted. Individuals no longer must stay at home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Indoor areas of bars may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
- The curfew on alcohol sales remains in place but is modified to take effect at 11 p.m. The sale and service of alcoholic beverages is prohibited for on-site consumption between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Indoor areas of amusement parks may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.
- Capacity limitations on certain businesses are increased, as detailed below.
- The mass gathering limit increases to 25 people indoors (and remains 50 people outdoors).
Executive Order 195 has two general categories of occupancy restrictions: 30 percent capacity and 50 percent capacity. Officials say that because indoor spaces have a higher risk for spread of COVID-19, those facilities in the 30 percent-occupancy category may not exceed 250 people per indoor room or indoor space.
The 30% Capacity Limit (which may not exceed 250-persons in indoor spaces) includes:
- Bars
- Meeting, Reception, and Conference Spaces
- Lounges (including tobacco) and Night Clubs
- Indoor areas of Amusement Parks
- Movie Theatres
- Entertainment facilities (e.g., bingo parlors, gaming establishments)
- Sports Arenas and Fields*
- Venues*
Indoor event venues with more than 5,000 seats may be excepted from the 250 person limit if they follow additional safety measures up to 15 percent capacity.
The 50% Capacity Limit includes:
- Restaurants
- Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
- Fitness and Physical Activity Facilities (e.g., gyms, bowling alleys, rock climbing facilities)
- Pools
- Museums and Aquariums
- Retailers
- Outdoor areas of Amusement Parks
- Salons, Personal Care, Tattoo Parlors
Some businesses that were limited to operating outdoors at 30 percent capacity will still have that percentage but will no longer have a 100-person cap. That includes sports fields and venues, stadiums, outdoor bars, outdoor amusement parks and other outdoor businesses. The new order will also allow some indoor businesses to open at 30 percent capacity with a cap of 250 people. These businesses include bars and taverns, indoor amusement parks, movie theaters, indoor sports arenas and others.
On-site alcohol sales will have to end at 11 p.m.
An exception for larger indoor arenas with a capacity of more than 5,000 people will allow up to 15% capacity “if more safety protocols are followed,” Cooper said, adding that most college and professional indoor sports, such as basketball or hockey, can have fans at 15 percent capacity with certain protocols.
Mass gathering limits will be increased to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
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WAKE COUNTY ATHLETICS SPECTATOR GUIDELINES
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In alignment with Executive Order No. 195, indoor and outdoor high school athletics facilities may now allow spectators up to 30 percent of capacity while ensuring that all groups maintain at least six feet of social distancing.
The new guidelines go into effect immediately. Individual schools will communicate with their families when they will be prepared to begin allowing up to 30 percent capacity.
Here are some key components of the new spectator guidelines:
- Spectator attendance is open to immediate family members of home and away participants and members of the home student body. If all available tickets are not purchased after being made available to home family members and student body, tickets may be offered to community members.
- To maintain the six feet of social distancing required as part of Executive Order No. 195, it may not always be possible to safely accommodate the maximum of 30 percent capacity.
- Because indoor spaces have a higher risk of spread for COVID-19, indoor spectators will also be capped at 250, even if 250 is less than 30 percent capacity.
- Student event participants (athletes, cheer teams, band members, coaches, and participating school staff) will not count toward the 30 percent capacity limits.
- All spectators must follow COVID-19 protocols as established by WCPSS. This includes but is not limited to:
- Wearing face coverings at all times.
- Waiting the appropriate six feet in distance.
- Washing/sanitizing hands when necessary.
- Failure to abide by these policies will result in removal from the site and may inhibit the spectator’s privilege to attend future events.
- For outdoor events, guests will be expected to self-screen prior to entry. Digital ticketing will include an attestation that the purchaser is free of COVID-19 symptoms and will follow established protocols.
- Because indoor spaces have a higher risk of spread for COVID-19, on-site health screenings, including temperature checks, will be conducted for all guests prior to entry into the facility.
- When viewing the contest, family members are allowed to group together while maintaining six feet of social distancing from others. Spectators who are not immediate family members will practice six feet of social distancing from one another.
- At the conclusion of the contest, spectators must leave within 5 minutes.
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Details
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The FDA Advisory Committee has given the Green Light for emergency use authorization on Friday for the J & J Vaccine, which will only require one shot.
White House Officials expect to deliver 3 to 4 million doses of the J & J Vaccine next week. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of Health and Human Services has confirmed that this could mean 50,000 to 60,000 doses for North Carolina if the State continues to receive about 3% of the allocation. It is expected that we can expect to receive the Vaccine by mid next week.
How is the J & J Vaccine Different?
The J & J Vaccine was tested using a single shot where both the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines are two shots. Those getting the Vaccine will only have to schedule one appointment and would only have to worry about getting to one vaccine site at a time.
How effective is the Vaccine?
In Clinical Trials, the J & J Vaccine was 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe cases of Covid 19. Pfizer was 95 % effective and Moderna was 94.1% effective.
How does the J & J Vaccine work?
Both the Moderna and Pfizer BioNtech developed their vaccine using Messenger RNA, injecting a piece of Code that tells the body to make a piece of the Spike Protein that is a hallmark of the virus, that causes the Coronavirus. Once the protein is made, the body learns how to create anti bodies that it can use to fight the Virus, all without the threats posed by an active infection.
The J & J Vaccine works by infecting someone with an Adenovirus that is Carrying information about the Spike Protein. Once the Vaccine has been injected, the Adenovirus enters cell and makes the Coronavirus Spike Protein, allowing the body to learn how to fight off a potential infection.
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My Thoughts on the Land Use Plan
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Tomorrow, evening, we plan to Vote on the Land Use Plan. I will be sharing a Position Paper next week on my Vision for Morrisville, and how the Land Use Plan can help us execute on that Vision.
First, I want to thank the staff for their hard work, and to the citizens and businesses across all of Morrisville, who have shared their input. Over the past few months, I have read many emails, and received calls, where there is repeated concerns about upzoning.
Please remember that adopting a Land Use Plan and rezoning are different issues, and we can deny rezonings on a case by case by case basis to make sure that we can catch up with the demands on our school and transportation infrastructure. We can also place conditions on developers and partner with them to invest more in transportation, parks, and also control the quality of development.
My goal is to be a true LIVE, WORK AND PLAY Community, where all of us can Live Connected and Live Well.
We continue to recruit and grow the top Tech and Life Science companies to the Town. 10 percent of all Public Companies in North Carolina are headquartered in Morrisville, including Lenovo, Cisco, Channel Advisor, and Syneos Health, and of course, we landed Microsoft last year. Employees can not only work in Morrisville, but also Live here, and walk to transit, and experience the connection to beautiful greenways.
One Shared Vision for One Morrisville is how we will continue to be the best place to Live, Work, and Play in Country and World.
Thanks to all of you for being so engaged, and let us continue to ensure that the Mosaic of Morrisville can be all that she can be.
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Covid Relief Bill Timeline:
February 26: The House will vote on the bill, called the American Rescue Plan.
March 2 to 5: The Senate takes up the legislation and possibly amends it before a vote.
March 8 to 12: The House votes on the rescue package again if the Senate makes legislative changes.
$15 Minimum Wage Provision will not be included.
The $1.9 trillion Stimulus Package is expected to pass the Democratic- controlled House of Representatives, but faces several Hurdles. Over the next week, it must clear several panels in the House before it can pass the full House with a simple majority vote. The Bill is up for consideration in the House Budget Committee today and the House Rules Committee takes it up later in the week. Neither panel is expected to alter the bill.
If the Bill passes the House, it goes to the Senate, where the Chamber could amend the Bill and would send it back to the House for another Vote. Republicans supported a $618 billion and oppose billions of aid to state and local governments. Senator Joe Manchin opposes the $15.00 minimum wage and also opposed the confirmation of Neera Tanden for Director, Office of Management and Budget.
Democrats plan to pass the package by mid March when a federal boost to unemployment benefits expires.
Legislation includes:
- $1400.00 checks for Americans earning $75,000 or less, or $2800.00 for couples, earning $150,000 or less, plus $1400.00 per dependent.
- Renewal of the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans.
- Enhanced food aid benefits for families.
- Funding for Schools to Re Open
- Restaurant Relief
- Funding for Transit and Airports
- An extension of a $400.00/week boost to federal unemployment benefits
- An expansion of the Child Tax Credit, including an increase to $3600.00 per child and a shift to it being delivered as a monthly payment.
- Expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit
- Funding for Vaccine Distribution
- Expansion of subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for health insurance
- Expansion of health insurance for the Unemployed through Cobra Health Insurance Law Subsidies
- An Increase in the Federal Min. Wage to $15.00
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BIDEN LIFTS IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS
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President Biden reopened the country for many aspiring immigrants, rescinding the ban on legal immigration that former President Trump instituted last spring. This is a big win for communities, businesses, and the American economy. As we fight to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, research shows that immigrants are going to be an integral part of that rebound. Immigrants help fill shortages in essential sectors like healthcare and agriculture, and NAE’s research shows that immigrants create jobs for all Americans.
This is the latest in a series of steps that the Biden Administration has taken to correct the unproductive immigration policies enacted in the Trump years. But it’s up to Congress to truly reform our immigration system so that it supports all Americans. So we need your help.
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My WRAL Op Ed on Immigration:
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Today, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in the Senate and the House, a comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes reforms to our legal immigration system and a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.
As a Member of the New American Economy, I support this bill because I am convinced that this kind of legislation will provide much needed relief and certainty for Dreamers, TPS holders, farmworkers, and so many other undocumented immigrants who have already spent years as contributing members of their communities and drive economic growth.
But Congress needs to hear from you: Please email and call your Congressional and Senate Representatives to support this Bill! It is time for a better, smarter, and more human immigration system that strengthens our economy through jobs and innovation!
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Wake County: Wake County Public Health Vaccine Hotline 919-250-1515. It is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit website at https://covid19.wakegov.com/vaccine!
Duke Raleigh Hospital at (19) 620- 5167.
Process is to Call or visit website, join the waiting list, receive notification, and get your Vaccination Appointment!
Walgreens will offer Covid 19 Vaccine in 300 Stores (31,200 doses) in North Carolina starting on Feb 12 as a distributor under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and is planning to distribute 1 million doses of the Moderna Vaccine. For more information, sign up at walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19.
(See Wake County Mass Vaccination Information Below)
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Wake County Mass Vaccination AT PNC Arena
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Alert: Mass Vaccination at PNC Arena will be closed Feb 18th due to the Winter Ice Storm
Wake County Public Health is collaborating with UNC Health, Duke, and Wake Med to launch a mass vaccination site starting Feb. 11. And the site will be open six days per week. at PNC Arena, the home of the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State University Men’s Basketball, agreed to turn its 8,000-space parking lot into an appointment only drive-thru vaccine clinic.
The site will begin with two days of vaccinations next week, with the goal of inviting more than 2,100 health care workers and those 65 and older from the county’s growing COVID-19 vaccine waitlist.
Appointments are required to receive a vaccination, and vaccinations will not be available without confirmation of a spot. Starting Friday, health care workers and those over 65 years of age, will be notified by email, phone and text.
- First link is to Enroll and sign up at https://covid-vaccine-portal.ncdhhs.gov/s/
- The second link is to make an appointment to receive the vaccine. Printing out appointment information or taking a screenshot on a smartphone will speed up the check-in process at the site.
In addition to the more than 2,000 appointments available at the new appointment only drive-thru site next week:
- 3,500 appointments will be made at the county’s two indoor locations (Wake County Public Health Center and the Wake County Commons Building).
- 200 vaccines will be administered by Wake County strike teams dispatched to long-term residents and staff.
- 800 vaccines will be delivered to historically marginalized populations by mobile strike teams heading out into the community.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
- Take Edwards Mill Bus 26 to the stop at Edwards Mill Road at Trinity Road Northbound; or
- Take Blue Ridge Bus 27 to the stop at Blue Ridge Road at Westchase Boulevard Southbound
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North Carolina Covid 19 Relief Bill
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NC General Assembly back in Session:
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill from state lawmakers that will distribute money approved by Congress for reopening schools, improving vaccine distribution and helping people pay their rent. Many parts of the proposal mirror that of a supplemental request of Cooper.
The COVID relief package Cooper signed includes another opportunity for parents to get $335 checks to help offset costs they’ve incurred associated with childcare and remote learning. Parents who missed the initial deadline will have another chance to apply for the check.
Cooper is also recommending a $695 million investment to address the state’s immediate needs for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooper is recommending this as emergency recovery and resilience investments. The governor broke it down into three parts: defeating COVID, building back the economy and looking forward to building a more educated, skilled workforce.
In addition to the federal allocation plan, the governor recommends investing $695 million from the state’s General Fund to address other immediate needs.
Among the needs facing North Carolina businesses and people, the governor recommends addressing:
- $50 million for continued hazard duty pay for state employees on the frontlines of COVID-19, especially law enforcement and corrections personnel who face COVID-19 every day.
- $64.5 million for the replenishment of the North Carolina State Health Plan, which has incurred costs responding to COVID-19.
- $468 million for bonuses for educators and school personnel in public K-12 schools, community colleges and the university system. Educators were not a part of the raises approved in the last biennium for state employees. The governor is proposing one-time bonuses of $2,500 for teachers and principals, $1,500 for non-certified public school employees and $2,000 for employees with community colleges and universities.
- $30 million to extend high-speed internet to all corners of the state and other urgent connectivity initiatives, such as IT infrastructure, security for community colleges and enhancement of 35,000 hotspots used for education.
- $37 million to support small businesses that have suffered during the pandemic and often don’t have large cash reserves, including small business counseling, marketing for tourism and hospitality, ReTOOLNC program for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), and the business loan program at Golden L.E.A.F.
- Expansion of state unemployment benefits, which are still among the lowest in the country. The governor says North Carolina should increase the maximum duration of benefits to 26 weeks and increase the maximum benefit from $350 to $500 per week.
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March 8 1- 2;30 pm RIOT Tour Reality Challenge Kick Off
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March 8 1- 2;30 pm RIOT Tour Reality Challenge Kick Off Event
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Town of Morrisville Virtual Meeting Schedule
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March 9, March 23 Council Meetings
March 16 Work Sessions
March 11 P & Z Meeting
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Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio Mirchi for another update on local issues.
99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.
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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/.
- 1,455,000 NC citizens have applied for UI Benefits, 968,012 have been paid benefits, and $10.3 billion of benefits have been issued. Appeals of denied jobless benefits are taking many months.
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Apply for Wake Forward program at https://covid19.wakegov.com/wakeforward/.
Tuesday's report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services included 1,239 newly-reported COVID-19 cases.
1,352 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19.
The daily percent positive rate was 5.7%, a slight increase from yesterday's 5.5%.
Sadly, 11,288 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic.
CASES:
1,239 Newly reported Cases
+ N.C. = 863,409 Cases (Deaths = 11,288)
+ 5.7 %Positive Rate
Completed Tests: 10,311,881
1,353 Hospitalized
+ Wake County = 74,599 Cases (Deaths = 524)
+ Durham County = 21,577 Cases (Deaths=203)
+ Orange County = 7,743 Cases (Deaths=93)
+ US = 28.7 million Cases/516,000 deaths
+ Worldwide = 115 million/2.54 million deaths
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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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