Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
During this time of uncertainty, we should all come together to support the businesses that keep Virginia’s Blue Ridge going. Many of our partners have compiled lists of local businesses who could use your support, including:
- Downtown Roanoke – https://www.downtownroanoke.org/explore/supporting-small-businesses
- Roanoke Outside Foundation: https://www.roanokeoutside.com/covid-19-outdoors
- Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – https://www.visitroanokeva.com/covid19/
- WDBJ7: https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Restaurants-offering-take-out-and-delivery-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-568964521.html
- WSLS: https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/03/23/list-of-area-restaurants-still-open-offering-carry-outdelivery-due-to-coronavirus/
There are also many resources available to support businesses who may be struggling as a result of the changes COVID-19 has brought to our society. We have listed some of these resources below:
- Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center – https://roanokesmallbusiness.org/covid19
- Roanoke County Economic Development – https://yesroanoke.com/443/COVID-19-Resources-for-Businesses
- City of Roanoke Business Assistance – https://www.roanokeva.gov/2573/COVID-19Coronavirus-Business-Assistance
For general updates on COVID-19, we recommend the following resources:
- The CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- The Virginia Department of Health – https://www.vdh.virginia.gov
- The World Health Organization – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- Carilion Clinic: Coronavirus – https://www.carilionclinic.org/coronavirus
- LewisGale: Coronavirus Resource Hub – https://lewisgale.com/covid-19/
On Thursday, March 12, the Roanoke Regional Chamber hosted an information session about coronavirus (COVID-19) at the South County Library in Roanoke County. This session brought together experts from public health, emergency preparedness and business continuity. The panel included:
Dr. Laura Kornegay, Virginia Department of Health
Dr. Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie, Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Carilion Clinic
Chris Turnbull, Director, Operational Continuity, Carilion Clinic
Download a copy of the business continuity presentation here.
A video of the entire session is available below courtesy of Roanoke Valley Television, RVTV-3:
- The CDC — https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- The Virginia Department of Health – https://www.vdh.virginia.gov
- The World Health Organization – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- Carilion Clinic: Coronavirus – https://www.carilionclinic.org/coronavirus#what-you-need-to-know
Special thanks to our partners for making this event possible:
- Carilion Clinic
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Botetourt Chamber of Commerce
- Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce
- Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce