Mecklenburg Co. extends COVID-19 directive through Feb., removes language about schools New directive removes language against in-person learning By WBTV Web Staff | January 28, 2021 at 7:51 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 4:21 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County’s health director is extending the county’s COVID-19 directive and making some changes to language concerning schools and recreational activities. The most glaring change to the modified directive is the removal of the recommendation of “utilizing full-virtual options” for schools specifically. This comes after a CDC study released earlier this week, indicating that with appropriate safety measures in place, schools can be a safe location for students to learn and for school staff to support that learning.