COVID-19 Resources

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention. (Provided by the World Health Organization). 

Resources

The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce is here to help our members and our community.  This page is to bring you resources for maneuvering in your business during these uncertain times.  Furthermore, the Chamber will be developing important and relevant webinars to help all business owners. Stay tuned to our Calendar of Events as well as our Facebook page for updates. 

Shenandoah Valley Guide to Re-opening Businesses

Stay Well Campaign 

Local Resources

Changes to Services with Partner Agencies 
Child Care Vendors
CommonHelp
Eddie Edwards Signs (sneeze guards)
Grow Waynesboro
Mutual Aid Infrastructure- Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Facebook Group
Mutual Aid SAW Resource List (updated regularly) 
Staunton Creative Community Fund
Staunton Downtown Development Association 
The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
United Way SAW
The Valley Strong (updated regularly) 
Virginia Employment Commission 
Waynesboro YMCA (child care for essential employees) 

If you are a worker who has been totally/partially separated from your job due to Covid-19, go to http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed to file a claim for unemployment insurance. You can also call 1-866-832-2363 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Small Business Resources

Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center

Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board (Grants)

Small Business Development Center

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Office of Governor Ralph Northam

Virginia Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative 

Curbside or Delivery Options (Chamber Members)

Advanced Computer Solutions
540-569-3160

Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau
540-885-1265

Bit n' Bridle Tack Shop
540-885-5013

Chick-fil-A Waynesboro & Staunton
540-932-9209 (Waynesboro)
540-887-2391 (Staunton)

CrossKeys Vineyards
540-234-0505

Domino's Pizza
540-932-0000 (Waynesboro)

Golden Corral
540-941-2486

Hank's Grille & Catering
540-289-7667

Kathy's Restaurant 
540-885-4331

McDonald's
540-943-8525 (Waynesboro Town Center)

Papa John's
540-324-2131 (Stuarts Draft)

RefillRenew
540-849-8502

Skipping Rock Beer Co.
540-466-5692

Sooner BBQ
540-337-1950

The Queen Bean
540-414-8876

Wendy's
540-649-0700

*Is your business offering carside/curbside or delivery options? Let us know by emailing info@augustava.com. 

Health Information

Local
City of Staunton
Augusta County
City of Waynesboro
Augusta Health 
Changes to Augusta Health Partner Agencies 

State
Virginia Department of Health

Federal
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. White House
World Health Organization (WHO)