The ordinances that were extended are the following: Last night, Charleston City Council passed an Executive Order Continuing the Declaration of State of Emergency in Response to the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak through and voted to Extend Certain Emergency Ordinances Related to COVID-19 until unless terminated or replaced prior to the expiration. The meeting will be livestreamed via the city’s YouTube channel. The agenda for the meeting, which includes a copy of the resolution in full, can be viewed here:
to discuss the current surge in COVID-19 cases, and to consider a resolution strongly encouraging citizens to follow all current CDC guidance regarding the masking of children under the age of twelve, and encouraging all citizens and visitors over the age of twelve to get vaccinated in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
DEW SC OFFICE CHARLESTON FULL
Last night at an emergency meeting, Charleston City Council passed a resolution strongly encouraging citizens and visitors to follow CDC guidance regarding the masking of children under the age of 12 and encouraging all citizens and visitors over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and heed guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the city of Charleston to reduce the risk and exposure to Covid-19 during the public health emergency and recovery.ĭue to the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Charleston region and in consultation with the city’s COVID-19 Task Force, effective Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the city of Charleston will move back to Phase 3 of its Reopening Plan and reintroduce a range of protective measures designed to keep its citizens, employees and visitors safe.Īmong additional measures, face coverings will once again be required in all city buildings and facilities, and occupancy limits will be posted for all common areas until further notice.Ī full outline of Phase 3 and its corresponding protocols can be found here: Īdditionally, with schools set to open next week, City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. Put simply, widespread vaccination is the only way we can end this pandemic for good, and we’re proud to stand by other local governments who share that same goal.”
“The CDC, DHEC and our local medical professionals have all been clear – these vaccines are safe and effective, and it’s incumbent upon us as public servants to lead by example and do everything in our power to protect our community. This is a critical step to protect the health and safety of those who serve our community and to ensure that we remain capable of providing essential city services. “With new COVID-19 cases surging and the highly contagious delta variant now pervasive in our area, the city has implemented a new policy requiring its employees to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg sent the attached email to all city staff regarding the new COVID-19 vaccination policy for city employees and released the following statement: The SCDHEC vaccine locator,, is a useful tool for scheduling vaccine appointments.
DEW SC OFFICE CHARLESTON SERIES
Citizens who received their primary series at least six months ago should consider getting a booster if they have not already done so. The Omicron variant is proving to be highly transmissible, but recent lab studies show that boosters are affective against serious illness. All city employees will also be required to wear masks in indoor common areas and when unable to socially distance from others.Ĭity of Charleston officials continue to encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. All city employees are also required to wear masks in indoor common areas and when unable to socially distance from others.ĭue to the current rise of Covid-19 cases across the state, beginning Tuesday, Januall visitors to city offices and buildings will be asked to wear masks while inside, regardless of vaccination status. Due to the continued high number of Covid-19 cases statewide, the city of Charleston will continue to ask all visitors to city offices and buildings to wear masks while inside, regardless of vaccination status.
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