Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Coronavirus Resources for the Hospitality and Travel Association Members

West Virginia Reopening Guidelines:

Please see the detailed rundown of the new guidelines from the Governor's Office effective 2/20/21:

Restaurants and Bars
Gov. Justice has signed Executive Order 6-21, increasing the capacity limit for all restaurants and bars from 50 percent of their seating capacity to 75 percent seating capacity.

This change applies only if social distancing can be maintained between groups that arrive and sit together.

Bars may only increase capacity to the extent that they have physical seating for every patron. No standing room for people to congregate will be allowed.

This change will be effective at midnight tonight.

These businesses must still continue to follow all applicable safety guidelines, including, but not limited to, mandatory face coverings and social distancing.

Click here to view updated guidance for restaurants and bars
Click here to view all guidance documents

Small Businesses and Retail Stores
At the direction of Gov. Justice, the DHHR has amended its rules on capacity limitations for small businesses, retail stores, and grocery stores.

For small businesses and retail stores, capacity will be permitted to increase from 2 people per 1,000 square feet to 4 people per 1,000 square feet.

For grocery stores, capacity will be permitted to increase from 3 people per 1,000 square feet to 6 people per 1,000 square feet.

These businesses must still continue to follow all applicable safety guidelines, including, but not limited to, mandatory face coverings and social distancing.

Click here to view all guidance documents

Social Gathering Limit
Executive Order 6-21 also raises the social gathering limit from 25 people to 75 people.

This limitation applies only for any gathering of people for purely social purposes. The limitation does not apply to any activity, business, or entity that has been deemed essential, such as religious services, weddings, or group meetings, conferences, or other special events held for essential businesses and operations, as defined by Executive Order 9-20, as amended.

Those partaking in such purely social gatherings must continue to social distance, wear face coverings, and follow all other applicable safety guidelines.

Click here to view all guidance documents

Live Music
The Governor also issued a reminder that, following his briefing on Wednesday, he issued Executive Order 5-21, clarifying the existing prohibition on live indoor music performances.

Live music performances, except for those incorporating vocals or using wind instruments, may take place indoors, so long as the event is held in accordance with all applicable safety guidelines.

Live music incorporating vocals or using wind instruments may be performed indoors only for simulcast or other broadcast to remote audiences where no audience is physically present.

Click here to view updated guidance on hosting live performances
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West Virginia Resources:

A Guide to Safely Opening our Restaurants Through Takeaway Service & Outdoor Dining

WVABCA LIMITED OUTDOOR DINING AREA ADVISORY (4th Revision October 6, 2020)

WVABCA Instructions for State of Emergency - Limited Outdoor Dining Area Application via a Nonintoxicating Beer Floor Plan Extension and Class S On-Premises Special Event

RULE PROHIBITING SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO-GO SUSPENDED

WVABCA ADVISORY FOR CLASS A LICENSEES ADDRESSING EXECUTIVE ORDER 2-20

WVABCA BEER/WINE LIMITED HOME DELIVERY ADVISORY

WV Tourism Office Interactive Dining Guide. Check out their map and list of restaurants that are providing carry out, delivery, or drive-thru options. Is your restaurant missing from the list? Submit your information in the link!

WV COVID-19 Resources

Governor Justice's Executive Order 7-20

Suspending vehicle size and weight limitations.
Suspending the deadlines for annual vehicle inspections.
Suspending the deadlines for renewal and payment of annual fees for video lottery machines.
Suspending the deadline to renew permits from Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.

Governor Justice's Executive Order 9-20

Essential needs are listed in the attached Stay at Home order and Executive Order, and include travel to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru food services. As part of the Order, those individuals performing essential services or work for an essential business may continue to go to work. The Order includes restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food for consumption off-premises, as well hotels and motels, amongst those businesses considered “essential.” The Tourism Office further clarified in addition to hotels and motels. privately owned cabins and campgrounds also are classified as essential.

Stay at Home Order

WV DMAPS FAQs about Stay at Home Order

WVABCA Summary/Advisory follow Governor Justice's Executive Order 9-20

Workforce West Virginia: How to File Online for Unemployment Benefits

Workforce Unemployment Filings FAQs

COVID-19 GUIDANCE & FAQ’s: Farmers Markets & On-Farm Markets