CORONAVIRUS INFO & EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- 02.16.22: End of Indoor Mask Mandate in Buncombe County. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners have ended the countywide mandate requiring masks in indoor public spaces, with some exceptions. Individual businesses and organizations can still require face coverings, which customers and patrons must comply with. Get details here.
- 02.17.22: Updated Mask Recommendations from Gov. Roy Cooper. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines widely available, Gov. Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end their mask mandates. Get details here. North Carolina continues its State of Emergency status until such time that it is formally rescinded.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- NC COVID-19 Information Hub
- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Buncombe County Health & Human Services
BUSINESS RESOURCES & RECOVERY
- UPDATE! Business Recovery Grant Program – Phase 2 – Open May 2 – June 1, 2022
- US Small Business Administration COVID Relief
- US Travel Association
- Economic Development Partnership of NC
- NC Dept. of Commerce
- Mountain BizWorks COVID Resource Center
RESOURCES FOR TOURISM & TRAVEL INDUSTRY
COVID ALERTS FROM EXPLORE ASHEVILLE
- 2022.01.16 COVID Alert: Buncombe County Mask Mandate Expires
- 2022.01.28 COVID Alert: Business Recovery Grant Program Deadline
- 2021.12.28 COVID Alert: Relief Program Informational Webinars on 01.06.22 and 01.18.22
- 2021.12.17 COVID Alert: New Relief Program – Deadline is 01.31.22
- 2021.08.27 COVID Alert: Town Hall on Vaccines & Legalities for Employers
- 2021. 08.06 COVID Alert: Roundup of Business Resources
- 2021.08.04 COVID Alert: Town Hall with Public Health Experts
GUIDANCE FROM CDC | NC DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | BUNCOMBE CO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 12.13.21 COVID-19 Holiday Safety Guidance
- 11.19.21 Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People from the CDC
- 11.19.21 Vaccination & Vaccine Booster Information
- 09.13.21 Downloadable Flyer: COVID-19 Resources for WNC Businesses & Organizations
- 09.07.21 Interim Guidance for Indoor & Outdoor Venues
- 09.02.21 FAQs on the Buncombe County Mask Mandate
- 08.30.21 Downloadable COVID Testing Guide for Employers & Individuals
- 08.30.21: Protecting Each Other from COVID 19
- 08.30.21: Interim Guidance for Events & Festivals
- 08.30.21: Interim Guidance for Weddings & Celebrations
- 08.05.21 Town Hall for Asheville & Buncombe County Businesses (recording)
- 07.27.21 Letter issued by Stacie Saunders, Buncombe County Public Health Director
COVID INFO FROM TOURISM PARTNERS
- 08.13.21 Asheville Area Arts Council: For Arts Sake, Wear A Mask Pledge
- 08.10.21 AIR – Asheville Independent Restaurants Association: Dining Out? Wear a Mask
VACCINATION INFORMATION
- ‘WE CAN DO THIS’ Campaign Information & Resource Hub
- 09.02.21 Town Hall: Legal considerations related to vaccines and the workplace (recording)
- Downloadable Vaccination Guide from Buncombe County Health & Human Services
- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Buncombe County Health & Human Services
MASK INFORMATION & OTHER SAFETY RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
- 3 W’s Public Safety Campaign
- “Asheville Cares” Stay Safe Pledge
- “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
RECOVERY & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES
- Roundup of resources available to N.C. residents who qualify
- Homeowner grant program for Buncombe County residents who qualify