The governor’s executive order that goes into effect at 5 p.m., Friday, May 8 modifies North Carolina’s Stay at Home Order and eases some restrictions on travel, business operations and mass gatherings.

The attached summary has highlights of the order. The full order outlining details of this Phase 1 of lifting restrictions is at https://files.nc.gov/gove…/documents/files/EO138-Phase-1.pdf.

People can protect themselves against the spread of COVID-19 by following the Phase 1 rules and remembering “the three Ws” from the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services:

• Wear a face covering
• Wash your hands for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer
• Wait 6 feet apart from other people to keep your distance