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Covid-19 Information

Questions can be directed to info@covingtonky.gov or (859) 292-2127.

The City urges residents to rely on trusted sources for updated information about COVID-19 and its public impact:

The Northern Kentucky Health Department, HERE.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, HERE, with a hotline (800) 722-5725.
And the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HERE.

List of Covington Restaurants Open for Carry Out

**Changes to how the Housing Choice Voucher Program is providing service during COVID-19, CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 Related Business Resources

Visit our page where we provide all of our resources for businesses in this unprecedented time HERE

Covington's Response

2021

7/30/2021: Get COVID-19 results the same day
5/27/2021: A steady but thoughtful return to ‘normal’
4/29/2021: Registration starts Friday for restaurant relief fund
4/28/2021: Special streetside dining extended to Oct. 31
4/16/2021: Safe, effective & free: Spots open at Esperanza, Eastside vaccine events
4/5/2021: Commission meeting again in person
3/19/2021: ‘I lost my son … my only child’
2/19/2021: Beshear praises Covington vaccine operation
2/4/2021: COVID-19 vaccination site open in Covington
2/1/2021: Reminder: Free COVID-19 testing
1/15/2021: Emergency Business Assistance Program ends with funds exhausted
1/15/2021: 124 ‘hotspots’ expand free Wi-Fi access
1/13/2021: $$$$$ for SMALL BUSINESSES
1/11/2021: Federal $$$ available for small businesses

2020

12/23/2020: 13 businesses get $478K in survival help
12/8/2020: Covington awards $368K to help homeless
12/2/2020: 'COVID Box' distribution on Saturday
11/25/2020: Shop small, local – especially now
11/20/2020: Gov. Beshear New Restrictions begin Today at 5
11/20/2020: Stay healthy & safe
11/9/2020: City giving $$$ for homeless assistance
11/3/2020: COVID-19 ‘boxes’ available Saturday
10/30/2020: City urges support for beleaguered small biz
10/29/2020: Keeping Halloween safe in The Cov
10/15/2020: Three agencies splitting $110K from City
10/6/2020: Halloween in The Cov: Safety rules apply
9/30/2020: New City grant program: Up to $50K to help businesses survive
9/22/2020: Streetside dining OK’d past New Year’s
8/26/2020: Property tax timeline delayed by 2 weeks
7/29/2020: Parking restricted near GRC Park, Riverside Drive
7/24/2020: Covington cancels participation in Riverfest
7/15/2020: City creating more outdoor dining
7/14/2020: Commission meeting open … sort of
7/2/2020: City Hall lobby opens Monday with restrictions
6/4/2020: City offering $500 bonuses to new landlords
5/28/2020: Emergency $$$ for ‘legacy’ businesses
5/28/2020: #RecoverCovington flying proudly
5/27/2020: A dining area takes shape
5/26/2020: Guerrilla stenciling: ReCov takes over
5/20/2020: Emergency $$$$ on table for small businesses
5/20/2020: Expanded outdoor dining kicks off ReCov
5/14/2020: State $$$ available to families
5/7/2020: Memorial Day parade canceled
5/1/2020: Generous PPE donations continue
4/29/2020: 'We can't let down our guard'
4/28/2020: Levassor Park honors its 'heroes'
4/22/2020: Keeping Covington beautiful
4/21/2020: City gives businesses rent/mortgage $$$
4/20/2020: COVID-19 can’t stop police training
4/10/2020: Top-shelf Sanitizer
4/9/2020: Masks by Fabulous Furs
4/9/2020: Pandemic wipes out City’s swim season
4/8/2020: ‘Masks200’ initiative seeks those who sew
4/8/2020: New sewing skills = added protection
4/7/2020: All-call for 'thank you' message
4/7/2020: Can you lift a box? Volunteers needed
4/7/2020: Free daytime parking at RiverHaus until May 1
4/2/2020: Small businesses should act fast
4/2/2020: Red Bikes no longer rolling
3/31/2020: City fights for better testing, equipment
3/31/2020: City clarifies alcohol rules
3/31/2020: Ambulance dedicated to COVID-19 response
3/28/2020: Social distancing tips, from Gov. Beshear
3/27/2020: Generous Covington businesses lend hand
3/27/2020: City restricting playground use
3/26/2020: Disaster loans can help small businesses
3/26/2020: Business tax deadline pushed back 90 days
3/26/2020: Construction/renovation permit fees waived
3/26/2020: Businesses can get $$$ for rent, mortgages
3/24/2020: Leniency on street-sweeping days
3/23/2020: Much of City Hall operating ‘from home’
3/23/2020: Non-essential retail stores must close doors
3/20/2020: Beer with that food?
3/20/2020: Carryout food? Park for free
3/20/2020: City Commission meetings closed to public
3/20/2020: City appoints coronavirus response coordinator
3/19/2020: Mayor declares State of Emergency
3/19/2020: Trusted, up-to-date info on COVID-19
3/18/2020: Parks & Rec activities ratcheted back
3/18/2020: Helping the hungry in unprecedented times
3/16/2020: City public safety: We’ll be there for you
3/16/2020: City: Beshear’s closing of dining rooms, bars ‘devastating … but necessary’
3/13/2020: City Hall lobby closed
3/13/2020: Free meals for Covington students
3/13/2020: Weekend in #lovethecov, Stay healthy & safe
3/11/2020: City preaching awareness, caution on COVID-19

Executive Orders

2022

5/20/2022: Termination local state of emergency accident brent spence bridge
5/20/2022: Recision of certain Exec Orders related to outbreak of Covid-19 virus
2/08/2022: Extension of Temp Lodging Approval 401 E 20th

2021

10/29/2021: Revised Covington restaurant re-opening procedures regarding outdoor tables and seating licensing
5/26/2021: Local Adoption of State Face Covering Directives
5/26/2021: Rescind City Agency(Non-Board Of Commissioners) Meetings Procedures
5/26/2021: Resume Code Enforcement Activities
5/26/2021: Rescind Permit Fee Waivers
4/26/2021: Revised Covington Restaurant Re-Opening Procedures – Extension of Continuous Use of City Right Of Way
4/05/2021: City Commission Meetings
3/05/2021: Covid-19 Vaccinations
1/28/2021: Covington Connect Initiative (Second Revision)
1/15/2021: Local Adoption of The Families First Corona Virus Response Act

2020

12/14/2020: Alcoholic Beverage Control Matters-2:30 A.M. Permit Fee Waiver
12/14/2020: Revised Covington Restaurant Re-Opening Procedures- Extension Of Continuous Use Of City Right Of Way And 2021 Table And Chair Permit Fee Waiver
12/8/2020: Homeless Assistance Programs: Providing Temporary Shelter, Permanent Housing And/Or Supportive Services For The Homeless Population
11/13/2020: Executive Order and Declaration of a Local State of Emergency Effective November 13, 2020.
11/13/2020: Alcoholic Beverage Control Matters
11/13/2020: Temporary Transient Lodging or Shelter Use Approval
11/9/2020: Revised Covington Restaurant Re-Opening Procedures - Allowance of Tents in the Right of Way
10/15/2020: Food Assistance Programs: Food Banks, Food Pantries, Community Kitchens, Meal Preparation and Meal Delivery Services program
10/06/2020: Halloween Procedures
9/30/2020: Emergency Business Assistance Grant Program
9/21/2020: Revised Covington Restaurant Re-Opening Procedures
8/25/2020: Extension of Property Tax Deadlines
8/25/2020: Covington Connect Initiative (Revised)
7/29/2020: Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood Regulations
7/24/2020: Covington Participation in Riverfest 2020
7/10/2020: Covington Street Closure Plan For Dining
7/8/2020: Covington Connect Initiative
6/15/2020: Kentucky Small Business Development Center ("KSBDC") Business Coach
5/28/2020: Amended Emergency Disaster Rent & Mortgage Business Assistance Program
5/26/2020: CDBG/HOME 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
5/26/2020: Citizen Participation Plan
5/20/2020: Covington Restaurant Re-Opening Policy
5/6/2020: Cancellation of Annual Memorial Day Parade
5/6/2020: Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program
4/17/2020: City Agency (Non-Board of Commissioners) Meetings
4/8/2020: Updated Open Records Procedures
4/6/2020: City Commission Meetings
4/3/2020: Revised Emergency Disaster Rent & Mortgage Business Assistance Program
4/3/2020: Amending Alcoholic Beverage Control Matters
3/31/2020: Local Adoption of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
3/27/2020: City Park and Public Recreation Area Limitations
3/27/2020: Alcoholic Beverage Control Matters
3/25/2020: Permit Fee Waivers
3/25/2020: Extension of Tax Filing Deadline
3/25/2020: Emergency Disaster Rent & Mortgage Business Assistance Program
3/20/2020: City Commission meetings closed to public
3/19/2020: Appointing Coronavirus Response Coordinator
3/19/2020: Declaration of a Local State of Emergency