On March 22, 2020 at 12 p.m. Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) reported 80 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the County. To help our community better understand how the pandemic is developing, below is data about the 80 positive cases that were reported. It is important to remember that this data is fluid and changes as the situation evolves. Highlights of the data derived from the 80 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Mecklenburg County as of March 2, 2020 at 12 p.m. include: About half of reported cases were adults ages 20 to 39; one case was a

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Effective Monday, March 23, City Solid Waste Services will only collect garbage and recycling. Yard waste and bulk item collection will be suspended for 30 days or until further notice. Please note: Garbage and recycling will continue to be collected as scheduled. This week is orange recycling week. Next week is green recycling week. To find out when your recyclables will be collected please go to curbit.charlottenc.gov, call 311 or check the CLT+ app. Yard waste at the curb through Friday, March 20 will be collected. Bulk items scheduled that were previously scheduled will be collected per the schedule. Items

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The City of Charlotte continues to monitor the current situation and is working to ensure that the city remains open and continues to provide city services while maintaining CDC guidelines and following the Governor’s executive order regarding mass gatherings. “Our focus is on maintaining city services while also ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff,” Charlotte City Manager Marcus D. Jones said. “Public safety services provided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department will not be affected, however additional protocols are being implemented to ensure that first responders remain safe while working and interacting with the public. It

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