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COVID-19 Information
All City updates related to COVID-19 will be posted on this page.
April 2
Please note that all Municipal Court dates scheduled for March, April and May have been postponed. All cases on those dockets will be rescheduled. You must contact Donna DeRado, Administrative Judge/Clerk of Court, at 803-578-4155 or email dderado@tegacaysc.gov before June 1st to confirm your rescheduled court date.
March 31
On Monday, March 30, Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-16 regarding additional restrictions due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in South Carolina. As of yesterday afternoon’s SCDHEC report, there are 43 confirmed cases in York County.
Executive Order 2020-16 Restricts access for public beaches and waters in SC. Section 1 (c) specifically states, "I hereby order and direct that any and all public piers, docks, wharfs, boat ramps, and boat landings providing public access to the public waters of this State, to include any adjacent or associated public parking lots or other public facilities, shall be closed to public access for recreational purposes for the duration of the State of Emergency.
Based on this order from the Governor, the boat launches at Nivens Creek and the Tega Cay Marina are closed to the general public for the remainder for the State of Emergency. The River Access on New Grey Rock Rd. and the boat launch at Pitcairn Park were already closed to the public and will remain so for the duration of the State of Emergency.
March 28
In the interest of the safety of all staff and general public, the golf course, croquet court and tennis facilities will be closed until further notice beginning on Saturday, March 28, until further notice. It was a decision that was not arrived at lightly, but given the spread of COVID-19 locally and for the protection of everyone we feel this is the right decision to make at this time. The golf staff will continue to maintain the facilities so that when restrictions begin to lift, they are ready to welcome our community back to the facility. During this time, everyone needs to remain off the golf course, tennis courts, croquet court and related facilities.
March 19
York County will be temporarily suspending the processing of mixed recycling at the York County Material Recovery Facility (MRF) effective Monday, March 23, 2020. If you place your recycle cart out for collection on your scheduled day, it will be taken to the landfill instead of the recycling center. If you would still like to recycle during this time, you will need to take your sorted recycle items to one of the 16 facilities around the county (closest one to Tega Cay is in Baxter). This will be temporary, but will be in effect until further notice. Once the County has notified us that they have reopened their recycling process facility, we will make you aware.
March 18
Please note that the Municipal Court dates scheduled for March 17, April 2 and April 14 have been postponed. All cases on those dockets will be rescheduled. Please check your mail for a summons that will state when your new court date is. Notices will be sent to the address on your citation. If your address has changed, please email dderado@tegacaysc.gov with your updated information.
March 17 – Rescheduled to May 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
April 2 – Rescheduled to May 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
April 14 – Rescheduled to June 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
March 17
Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective immediately City Hall is closed to the public. City staff will be present at City Hall to answer phone calls and respond to emails.
March 16
In accordance with City Ordinance 548 signed by City Council on March 15, the Fort Mill River Access is closed until further notice.
March 16
In addition, City staff have begun operating under the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for COVID-19. Since the threat to a municipality’s continuity of operations is great during a pandemic outbreak, it is important to have a plan in place to ensure it can carry out its essential functions and services. The City will monitor the severity of the pandemic and establish continuity activation triggers to address the unique nature of the pandemic threat.
March 15
In light of the public health crisis created by the spread of COVID-19 and in an effort to reduce the chances of the virus spreading, City Council has enacted emergency ordinance 548. The authority to enact such an ordinance is granted to them under State Law via Section 5-7-250 (d).
March 13
Municipal Court, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, has been postponed. All cases on the docket for Tuesday will be re-scheduled to a later date. If you were scheduled for Court, you must contact the Clerk of Court at (803) 548-3512 or dderado@tegacaysc.gov to receive your new court date.
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Symptoms of COVID-19
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
*This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.
How to Protect Yourself
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) and the CDC currently recommend avoiding all nonessential travel to China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea, as well as following the CDC’s recommendations regarding travel to other countries affected by COVID-19.
This is a rapidly evolving public health event, and DHEC takes every new infectious disease seriously. DHEC continues to encourage people who are unvaccinated to get the flu vaccine. This protects individuals and the public and reduces confusion of more common respiratory illnesses with possible COVID-19 illnesses.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) has activated the Joint Information Center for all media covering the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina. All media should contact this central location for all South Carolina related inquires related to COVID-19.
Located at state Emergency Operations Center at 2779 Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia, the Center will coordinate the release of all public information from all state agencies regarding COVID-19. Public Information staff from relevant state agencies are supporting the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Additionally, officials will use this center to conduct media briefings as needed.
SCEMD provides advice on how to plan, act and recover from an emergency: