Guidance for Businesses & Organizations

This page is intended to assist businesses, churches, and other organizations in obtaining guidance and resources available regarding the COVID-19 Virus. 

On February 24th, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper released Executive Order 195; lifting the stay at home order and easing certain restrictions on businesses & gatherings. Click HERE to see the entire EO195. Click HERE to see an FAQ document which provides guidance on the implementation of EO195.

• General "Checklist/Plan for Reopening" Businesses- Click HERE for PDF Document

• Interim Guidance for Restaurants PDF & Restaurants Guidance per NC DHHS Website

• Resources and Engagement Opportunities for Organizations Supporting Under-Served Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Interim Guidance for Public Pools and Spas

• Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers per NC DHHS Website

• Informational Sites on COVID-19 (Links to different sites for all types of organizations)   

• COVID-19 Guidance for Local Stakeholders

• Guidance for ChildCare Facilities (Schools- K-12, DayCares, Etc.)

• Social Distancing Badges for Individuals

  • (These "Badges" should be printed and worn on a lanyard or pinned to clothing when in high volume areas- stores, gas stations, etc.- as a reminder for others to "Please keep their distance" from you.)

• Cloth Face Coverings: Frequently Asked Questions

• Interim Reopening Guidance for Dental Settings

• Restaurant Safety: "Count On Me NC" 
  • "Count On Me" is a public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe from the COVID-19 Virus. This site contains sections on Business Training, and Guest Pledges. There are specific pages for business information and another for customers to obtain information as well.

  • Restaurant Compliance Checklist  This checklist gives examples of what changes should be instituted in businesses with regards to Cleaning & Disinfection, Hygiene & Health, and More. (Please call our Environmental Health Office for further discussion on this topic.)

• Business & Employer COVID-19 Resources

  • This site can help guide you to available resources on: Financial Support for Small Businesses, Unemployment Insurance for Employers, IT & Cybersecurity Resources, Public Health Guidance, and more for businesses such as Agricultural, Child Care, Restaurants, etc.

• COVID-19 Executive Orders

  • This site has all of our state's COVID-19 Executive Orders in one place. There are links to take you to each Order, as well as a summary of what is covered in the orders and lists of FAQs that give details as to how they should be interpreted. 

• Community Events Guidance

  • This site contains clarification on how to proceed with Community Events such as Faith-Based Organizations, Planned Ceremonies, Funerals, Etc.

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