COVID-19 Business Updates April 15, 2020

We hope that you are staying safe! We will continue to send updates as necessary. We hope that you find this newsletter useful and please know that we value every business in James City County.

If you need to contact us, please email us at yesjcc@jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-253-6607.

Extension of Executive Order Fifty-Three

During his 2 p.m. press conference today, Governor Ralph Northam announced a two-week extension of Executive Order Fifty-Three to Friday, May 8. The date was previously April 23. This does not impact Executive Order Fifty-Five, which is in place through Wednesday, June 10. For more information, please visit https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus.

Virginia Department of Health Guidance for Businesses

The Virginia Department of Health has guidance for businesses on their website.
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/schools-workplaces-community-locations/

You may also find their guidance on cloth face coverings to be useful.
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/cloth-face-covers/

FDA Best Practices for Food-Related Businesses

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released best practices for retail food stores, restaurants and food pick-up and delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/best-practices-retail-food-stores-restaurants-and-food-pick-updelivery-services-during-covid-19

There is a great infographic from the FDA online: https://www.fda.gov/media/136812/download.

Business Resiliency Guide

America’s Small Business Development Center has helpful resources on their website including a Business Resiliency Guide.
https://americassbdc.org/protect-your-business/

SCORE Survey

SCORE is requesting business owners take a quick survey. They will use the results of this survey to better understand business experiences during COVID-19, and will they use this information to create response resources. Responses due on April 16.
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5533763/Coronavirus-Small-Business-Impact-Study-April-2020

https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3751

Business FAQs

The Governor’s Office has compiled a list of business FAQs about Virginia’s Statewide Stay At Home Order.

Information Resources

For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in our community, please visit James City County's website.

You can also sign up for updates directly to your inbox from the County.

You may also find information from the Governor of Virginia to be helpful at this time.

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