Coronavirus Resource Guide
Now is the time to prepare, not panic. We are monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus and its potential impact on our region and want to provide you useful resources to help you prepare your organizations and teams.
Some key considerations from the CDC include:
- Prepare for a possible increase in the number of employee absences due to personal or family member illness
- Explore establishing policies that increase the physical distance between employees such as flexible worksites and work hours
- Cross-train employees on essential functions in case of employee absences
- Assess your essential functions and reliance on others – be prepared to change your business practices if needed to maintain critical operations
Please encourage your employees to implement best health practices, including:
- Good handwashing (soap and water for at least 20 seconds)
- Covering your cough and avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Regular use of tissues and hand sanitizer
- Stay home if you or a family member is sick
- Sanitize commonly touched surfaces and objects regularly
Local & State Resources
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in coordination with federal, state and local partners, is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Click here for updates and resources.
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is working with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), other local health departments and health care providers as well as community partners including the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Management Office to respond to COVID-19. Click here for updates and resources.
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS)
Text to Access Food for Children
Parents in North Carolina who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.
NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call 211 to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources within their community. Use the online search tool for community resources at nc211.org.
Clemmons Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
Clemmons Community Foundation has established two response funds for nonprofits in the Lewisville-Clemmons area and Yadkin County. Click here for more information and to donate.
Consumer Protections Announced in Response to COVID-19
Click here to access information on over a dozen topics including:
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- Federal foreclosure and eviction suspensions
- Mortgage loan forbearance
- Student loans and other debts owed to the government
- State actions regarding utility service and telecommunications
- Price gouging
Coronavirus Online Assessment Tools
Novant Health Online Assessment
Wake Health Coronavirus Resource Guide
COVID-19 Screening Tool
CDC Self-Checker
Coronavirus Hotlines
Novant Health Helpline: 877.9.NOVANT
Wake Health COVID-19 Hotline: 336.70-COVID
Mental Health / Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990
An online resource of information and assistance in Winston-Salem from food and beverage lists and unemployment assistance to ways to donate in the community and free educational tools for kids of all ages.
Support Local
Restaurant & Grocery Resource Guide
We’ve created a local restaurant guide that lists Chamber member establishments who are offering takeout, curbside, delivery, and promotions. Go to bit.ly/lccc-eatlocal. To get on the list, go to tinyurl.com/lcc-shoplocal.
Winston-Salem Food & Beverage List
A comprehensive list created and maintained by Tim Beeman, aka The Man Who Ate The Town, and Lea Metz. Please email them if you have an addition or modification for this list.
The Chamber is closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is making on our local business community. Please share with us how it has affected your business and ways the Chamber can support. Click here to take the survey.
Disaster Assistance & Response Programs
The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. Click here for more information and to apply.
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. Learn more
Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. Learn more
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid FMLA programs, reimbursable by the federal government. Download the guide
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
The CARES Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses. Download the guide
Clemmons Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
Clemmons Community Foundation has established two response funds for nonprofits in the Lewisville-Clemmons area and Yadkin County. Click here for more information and to donate.
NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call 211 to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources within their community. Use the online search tool for community resources at nc211.org.