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Stay home: Easter visits, egg hunts are not allowed this year

North Carolina's stay-at-home order prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people in one place, but local orders can be more restrictive, superseding the state guidelines.

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Brian Shrader
, WRAL reporter

Easter weekend is special for many people, but stay-at-home orders have upended many family traditions.

Worship services
North Carolina's stay-at-home order prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people in one place, but local orders can be more restrictive, superseding the state guidelines.
For instance, Durham is encouraging online services, but its order allows people to gather for outdoor worship in parking lots, as long as they remain in their vehicles. On the other hand, Wake County's order allows only enough people inside a house of worship who would be needed to broadcast or stream services, and it prohibits outdoor services.
Cookouts and visits

The state's order says that people can leave their homes to care for family members or friends, including helping them get essential goods or health care. However, you should not visit family or friends unless there is an urgent need. Wake County specifies that any gathering, public or private, is prohibited, including visits with friends and neighbors.

Easter egg hunts

The COVID-19 restrictions have forced organizers to cancel Easter egg hunts. In a Facebook post earlier this week, the Apex Police Department confirmed with Wake County officials that Easter egg hunts at businesses or in subdivisions would violate the county's order.

Shopping

If you need to do some shopping this weekend, keep in mind Costco, Target and Sam's Club will be closed this Sunday to give employees a day of rest.

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