This page provides updates as Durham County Government responds to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Durham County Government is committed to protecting the public, as well as, its employees while responding to the rapidly changing outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This space is committed to sharing information regarding our organizational response to this infectious disease while maintaining services, supports and safety in Durham County.

Durham County Government maintains continuous contact with the Durham County Public Health Department as well as local, state and federal officials who are closely monitoring and providing guidance on how we should respond to the ever-changing aspects of the Coronavirus situation.

You will be able to find links to the latest news and updates here:

Key Announcements

• Durham County Safer-At-Home Order (Updated on 6/12/20)
• Durham County Stay-At-Home Order (Updated on 5/15/20)
• Declaration of State of Emergency in Durham County

News & Information Updates from Key Partners

• Durham County Public Health Department
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• City of Durham COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response Page

DCo Departmental Updates

• Durham County Sheriff's Office
  • COVID-19 Response Page is here.
• Board of County Commissioners
  • View the County's Meetings and Events calendar to find the most up-to-date listing of meetings which will take place or have been postponed or cancelled.

DCo Social Media Pages

Be sure to follow the County's social media pages for current updates.

Local Colleges & Universities

North Carolina Central University Coronavirus Informational Updates

Duke University Coronavirus Response

Durham Technical Community College Homepage

COVID-19 Updates for DCo County Employees

• Temporary Pandemic Employee Policy