Visitors are drawn to Randolph County, West Virginia for its natural beauty and its abundance of outdoor recreation. Recreational tourism has grown in Randolph County, bringing more visitors to enjoy the mountainous views and appreciate nature, where its easier to avoid crowds and social distance. Because of this, we are committed to making our area a safe place to visit. We are abiding by COVID-19 safety guidelines to the best of our ability, and we are asking you to do the same.
Let’s be #RandolphTogether:
-To maintain cleaning protocols issued by the Randolph County Health Department and the CDC
-To monitor the health of ourselves and our staff — requiring staff to stay home if they show symptoms of being sick or have a fever
-To wear masks or another type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in indoor public establishments (a statewide requirement for all indoor public places)
-To provide hand sanitizer or hand washing stations and to practice cleanliness by washing hands often
-To maintain and practice social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart)
-To avoid giving hugs or handshakes
-To stay home if COVID-19 symptoms are present
-To provide the best service and hospitality we are able to under these unique circumstances
What you need to know:
When traveling to Randolph County please note that some of your favorite restaurants and amenities have adapted new operations to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Many businesses may have limited hours, offer to-go options and/or offer online sales. Remember, the majority of our businesses are privately owned, family-run, and they are making every effort to provide you the best service possible, in a safe manner.
Currently, restaurants are only allowed to offer indoor dining at 50% capacity. Plan ahead and consider ordering take-out for some of your meals while visiting.
Planning to shop while visiting? Please contact the retailer first about their current hours of operation.
The Elkins Randolph County Tourism & Depot Welcome Center CVB are readily available to speak to you regarding any of your concerns when traveling to Randolph County. Thank you for visiting and let’s all be #randolphtogether through these challenging times.
COVID-19 Resources
To beat COVID-19, it’s important to keep up with the current, most accurate information:
–Governor’s Office News Releases
–President’s Coronavirus guidelines
–Davis Medical System COVID-19 website
Channels to Follow for Updates
National:
State:
–Governor Jim Justice’s Twitter feed
Local:
–Randolph Co. DHS/OEM text and email updates
–Elkins City Hall Facebook page
–Elkins City Hall Twitter feed
–Elkins City Hall email alerts
–Randolph County Commission Facebook Page
Davis Medical Center Resources
–Quick tips for seniors during social isolation
–Tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak