
2021 Updated Resources
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Current Guidelines From Governor Cooper
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
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Updated Workplace Compliance
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Small Business Update: More on PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Tax Credit
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Vaccine Information
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US Chamber Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
Connect to Recovery
Triangle East Chamber's Guide and Tips for Responsible Re-Entry
NC Chamber's Relaunching North Carolina
The Path Forward with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Road Map to Reopening with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation:
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwAGE9ZlITE&feature=emb_logo
To Help You Get Started:
10 Commonly Asked Coronavirus Small Business Loan Questions
CARES Act
- Paycheck Protection Program (US Dept of the Treasury)
- Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Town Hall with the US Chamber
We recommend that you speak with your banker before beginning the SBA Loan Processes:
Triangle East SBA Banking Resources
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Economic Development Partnership of NC Resources
Rapid Response --Support for Workers from NC Department of Commerce
Golden LEAF Rapid Recovery Loan Program
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Tips For Businesses
Local Information
Johnston County COVID-19 Hotline: 919-989-5400
The Johnston County Emergency Operations Center is now open and will operate Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.
COVID-19 Helpline
UNC Health has created a central COVID-19 Helpline at 1-888-850-2684 to answer calls from patients who suspect they may have COVID-19 and direct them to the appropriate resources. Patients should contact the Helpline BEFORE VISITING a clinic, an urgent care location or a hospital emergency room if:
- They are experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath,
—AND— - They have traveled to a country listed as a Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice by the CDC within the last 14 days
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- If they have had direct contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
Current Guidelines for Johnston Health can be found here.
Protecting Yourself and Co-workers
Use common-sense practices to help protect yourself from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections and viruses:
Wash your hands thoroughly and often. Make sure you are cleaning between your fingers and under your nails.
- Use alcohol-based sanitizers when soap and water are not available.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Use disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing. Then dispose of them carefully and promptly. If tissues are not available, direct your cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm/sleeve.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.
- Don’t shake hands. An elbow bump or good eye contact and a friendly hello shows people you are concerned about their safety and your own.
- Call our COVID-19 Helpline at 1-888-850-2684 if you have flu-like symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath AND have traveled to a country listed as a Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice by the CDC within the last 14 days, OR if you have had direct contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
Virtual Care
UNC Health offers virtual urgent care through its UNC Urgent Care 24/7 service virtual consultations to diagnose non-emergency medical issues through secure video on your computer or smartphone. Go to uncurgentcare247.com or call 1-888-909-9681.
Where to Get Accurate and Reliable Information
CDC’s COVID-19 webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
UNC Health’s COVID-19 webpage at https://www.unchealthcare.org/coronavirus/

Tips for Consumers

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