CORONAVIRUS INFO & EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- Through 01.05.22 at 12 noon: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners declared and have extended a Declaration of Local State of Emergency requiring masks in indoor public spaces, including business establishments, offices and workplaces, public transportation facilities and vehicles, and any indoor place the public is invited and allowed to enter and gather. All citizens, residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to follow additional CDC and NCDHHS guidance.
- As of 11.30.21: The governor of North Carolina has extended Executive Order 224 through Executive Order 238, which recommends businesses ask employees to show proof of vaccination or undergo regular COVID tests. All capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements remain lifted for restaurants, bars, and meeting spaces in hotels through Executive Order 215. North Carolina continues its State of Emergency status until such time that it is formally rescinded.
GUIDANCE FROM CDC | NC DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | BUNCOMBE CO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 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 ALERTS FROM EXPLORE ASHEVILLE
- 08.27.21 COVID Alert Newsletter – Town Hall on Vaccines & Legalities for Employers
- 08.06.21 COVID Alert Newsletter – Roundup of Business Resources
- 08.04.21 COVID Alert Newsletter – Town Hall with Public Health Experts
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
RESOURCES FOR TOURISM & TRAVEL INDUSTRY
BUSINESS RESOURCES & RECOVERY
- US Small Business Administration COVID Relief
- US Travel Association
- Economic Development Partnership of NC
- NC Dept. of Commerce
- Mountain BizWorks COVID Resource Center
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
- NC COVID-19 Information Hub
- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Buncombe County Health & Human Services