Chatham County Chairman Chester A. Ellis Issues the 9th County-wide State of Emergency

   Chatham County Board of Commission Chairman Chester A. Ellis issued the 9th continuation of the County-wide State of Emergency. This order will become effective immediately at 12:00 a.m. on February 4, 2021, and shall remain in effect until 11:59  p.m. on March 5, 2021, unless further modified or rescinded. The County-wide State of Emergency orders all persons wear a mask or face covering in public spaces to include commercial establishments, public places, government buildings, or any time people gather in groups of 10 or more. Masks or face coverings are required to properly cover the nose and mouth. Physical/social distance of six feet between persons is required to the extent that it is possible. Additionally, everyone is to wash their hands with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer regularly. The State of Emergency allows for municipalities to impose a more restrictive order as it relates to COVID-19. Click here to read the order in its entirety.