Franklin County recently issued the following announcement.
Franklin County Government is taking precautionary measures
by making the following operational changes in light of Corona Virus concerns:
Department of Aging
Louisburg and Franklinton Senior Centers are closed to the public for all classes, events, activities and
congregate meals until further notice. Adult Day Care and Meals On Wheels will operate on normal
schedule. Please call the center if you wish to purchase Ensure or Glucerna. The Louisburg Senior
Center number is (919) 496-1131. The Franklinton Senior Center can be reached at (919) 496-5611.
Library
The number of attendees at meetings in meeting rooms will be limited to 10 persons (including
the person organizing the meeting) at Franklinton, Youngsville and Bunn Libraries. Library patrons
who have scheduled the Justice Street Annex in Louisburg will be limited to no more than 18
persons for the larger space in that building and no more than six persons in the conference
room at one time.
Library programming for children is cancelled indefinitely.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation programs and events are suspended until April 6, 2020. Any further
modifications will be communicated to participants in a timely manner.
Parks & Recreation facilities are open for public use. Reservations for picnic shelters and ballfield
rentals are still being accepted. The department is asking everyone to follow the Governor’s
recommendations for gatherings including:
• Avoid being closer than six feet (or three feet at a minimum) for longer than 10 minutes
with anyone, especially those who may be ill.
No gathering of more than 75 people.
Additional Information Resources
Franklin County Corona Virus COVID-19 Joint Information Center (JIC)
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
(919) 496-8113 (Franklin-County-Specific Virus Information)
Franklin County residents may also choose to email their questions/concerns to CoronaVirus@franklincountync.us.
https://www.franklincountync.us/services/health
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-
carolina.
Franklin County Government is committed to effective and innovative public services for all Franklin
County citizens and businesses.
Original source: https://nmcdn.io/e186d21f8c7946a19faed23c3da2f0da/71b809487afe4d7da3262b45ea8ef886/files/PR---Corona-virus-031320.pdf