CORONAVIRUS INFO & EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- NEW! Governor’s Executive Order 215 lifts all mass gathering limits and social distancing requirements and removes its indoor mast mandate for most settings, in effect until June 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., unless repealed, replaced, or rescinded.
- NEW! FAQs on Governor’s Executive Order 215, effective May 14, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. until June 11, 2021 at 5 p.m.
- NC COVID-19 Information Hub
- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Buncombe County Health & Human Services
VACCINATION INFORMATION
RESOURCES FOR TOURISM & TRAVEL INDUSTRY
BUSINESS RESOURCES & RECOVERY
- U.S. Small Business Administration COVID Relief
- Economic Development Partnership of NC
- NC Dept. of Commerce
- Mountain BizWorks COVID Resource Center
MASK MANDATE & OTHER SAFETY RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
*Note: As of May 14, 2021, the mask mandate was lifted by Governor Roy Cooper for most individuals. There remain instances where a mask is required. Refer to the FAQs on the most recent Executive Order for details. In addition, businesses may still require masks, and in such cases, patrons must comply with those requirements.
- “Asheville Cares” Stay Safe Pledge
- 3 Ws “Bear” Safety Campaign
- “How to Handle Anti-Mask Guests” webinar
- “Whatever Your Reason” public health campaign
- How to select, wear, and clean masks for best effectiveness
- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
- CDC – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF EMERGENCY ORDERS
Buncombe County health officials encourage residents and businesses to report suspected violation of emergency orders at ready@buncombecounty.org.