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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News and Updates

Posted on: March 12, 2020

COVID-19 and Drinking Water

Thursday, March 12: The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Durham customers can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual.

Read on for information from EPA and the CDC...

⇐Previous City Suspends Disconnection of Residential Water Services Due to COVID-19

Other News in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News and Updates

Durham Launches CARES Small Business Grants Program - Applications Open Nov. 12

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Durham Parks & Recreation (DPR) to Host Socially-Distanced Holiday Events

Posted on: November 12, 2020

Indoor Pools Open for Lap Swim by Reservation Only

Posted on: October 13, 2020

Durham Announces Halloween Safety Guidelines with DPR to Host Virtual & Drive-Through Events

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Durham Water to Resume Cutoffs for Nonpayment on September 16

Posted on: September 2, 2020

Watch City Life: Office Operations During COVID-19

Posted on: August 17, 2020

Durham Water Prepares to Resume Regular Billing Practices Offers Support to Water Customers

Posted on: August 6, 2020

81 Businesses Funded through Durham Small Business Recovery Fund

Posted on: July 21, 2020

“Back on the Bull” Campaign to Help Durham, NC Stay Open Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Durham Officials Again Amend Current Safer-At-Home Order

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Durham Officials Amend Current Safer-at-Home Order

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Durham Officials Announce New Safer-At-Home Order

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Durham Resumes Curbside Yard Waste Collections with Modified Schedule

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Durham Parks & Recreation (DPR) Pools to Remain Closed for Summer Season

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Durham Officials Announce Modifications to Stay-at-Home Order

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Durham Officials Announce Update to Stay-At-Home Order

Posted on: May 15, 2020

City of Durham Opens Waste Disposal and Recycling Center May 18

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Mayor Schewel and Commissioner Jacobs Announce Members of Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Durham Officials Support Phase I Reopening, But Urge Continued Safety During Pandemic

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Mayor Schewel and Commissioner Jacobs Announce Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Walgreens Activates COVID-19 Testing Location in Durham By Appointment Only

Posted on: May 1, 2020

One-Time Curbside Collection for Yard Waste Customers Begins May 8

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Mayor Schewel, Chair Jacobs Extend Durham Stay-at-Home Order to May 15

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Mayor Schewel, Chair Jacobs Amend Durham City-County Stay-At-Home Order

Posted on: April 17, 2020

One-Time Curbside Collection for Yard Waste Customers Begins April 17

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Durham County and City of Durham Governments to Modify Emergency Call Responses

Posted on: April 8, 2020

City of Durham and Durham County Governments Combine and Amend Stay-At-Home Order

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Notice of Virtual City Council Meeting - Monday, April 6

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Planning & Development Updates: Deferred Fees, Construction Trade Operations, DSC Operations

Posted on: March 26, 2020

PARKDurham Modifies Operations to Ensure Safety of Public and Employees

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Durham Suspends Curbside Yard Waste and Bulky Services Effective March 30

Posted on: March 26, 2020

City of Durham Issues COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Order Effective March 26 to April 30

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Changes to 911 Calls for Service Due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Durham Police Department Issues Fraud Alert – COVID-19 Testing Scam

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) Closes Playgrounds and Park Restrooms

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Business Webinars to Address COVID-19 Topics Including Unemployment, Loans, and Taxes

Posted on: March 23, 2020

GoDurham Announces Service Changes

Posted on: March 23, 2020

City of Durham Closing All City Facilities to Public Effective March 23

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Mayor Schewel Holds Press Conference to Address Emergency Declaration

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Durham Police Department - COVID-19 Public Awareness Update #2

Posted on: March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Public Awareness Update from the Durham Police Department

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Amendment to Declaration of State of Emergency in City of Durham

Posted on: March 19, 2020

PARKDurham Modifies and Suspends Some Services

Posted on: March 18, 2020

City's Waste Disposal & Recycling Center Closed to Non-Commercial Customers

Posted on: March 17, 2020

GoDurham Service and Facility Updates

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Development Services Center (DSC) Operating with Limited Services

Posted on: March 17, 2020

City Announces Cancellation of March 16 City Council Meeting, DPR Facility Closures

Posted on: March 15, 2020

City-Owned Facilities Announce Closures and Cancellations

Posted on: March 14, 2020

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) Announces Facility Closures and Changes to Programs and Events

Posted on: March 13, 2020

City of Durham Issues State of Emergency

Posted on: March 13, 2020

City Suspends Disconnection of Residential Water Services Due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 13, 2020