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Governor denies Richmond mayor’s request for “modified” reopening
In a letter released Tuesday night, Gov. Ralph Northam turned down Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s request to enter a “modified” Phase One of the Forward Virginia reopening plan Friday, restricting houses of worship, barber shops and other grooming businesses from opening in the city. “I would point out that nothing requires any house of worship […]
Va. COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000
The Virginia Department of Health reported 40,249 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state Wednesday, up 907 from Tuesday. Also, Fairfax County exceeded 10,000 cases Wednesday. The total number of deaths is 1,281, up 45 over the past 24 hours, and the number of confirmed positive patients in hospitals, along with those whose […]
Portsmouth, Norfolk move forward on casino projects
On Tuesday, the Portsmouth City Council approved Rush Street Gaming’s casino proposal and the Norfolk City Council selected the Pamunkey Indian Tribe as its preferred casino operator, as the two Hampton Roads projects move toward a November referendum vote on the cities’ ballots. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming expects to invest at least $300 million, the […]
Mask mandate to go into effect Friday, governor says
Virginians ages 10 and older will be required to wear masks in all brick and mortar retail stores, personal care and grooming businesses and restaurants starting Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. Face coverings also will be mandated on public transportation, state and local government offices and any indoor places where people congregate. The Virginia […]
NoVa localities, Accomack expected to start Phase One on Friday
Update, 10 a.m., May 27: Gov. Ralph Northam has turned down Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s request to reopen while maintaining restrictions on houses of worship, barber shops and grooming businesses, in a letter released Tuesday night. All of Virginia’s localities are expected to be in Phase One by Friday. Earlier: Northern Virginia and Accomack County are […]
Va. sees increase of 1,600 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Virginia saw an increase of 1,615 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday; there are 39,342 confirmed and probable cases across the state, up from 37,727 cases reported Monday. VDH also reported 1,236 deaths related to the coronavirus, up from 1,208 Monday. The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association […]
COVID-19 cases rise to 37k in Virginia
As of Monday, May 25, Virginia has 37,727 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, the Virginia Department of Health reported, an increase of 2,777 cases since Friday. There are 1,208 deaths and 1,376 people currently hospitalized with either confirmed or pending test results. The statewide percentage of positive tests, compared with total PCR tests given, […]
Will telework replace the office?
We’ve all gotten used to dog, kid and even outdoor bird interruptions of Zoom conferences, and some of us are not quite ready to start wearing pants with zippers and belt loops every day. Still others miss having doughnuts in the breakroom with work mates. Telework is the way many Virginians with office jobs work […]
Northam says he is considering statewide mask mandate
Gov. Ralph Northam said he is considering a statewide mask mandate in public spaces and businesses, and will make an announcement Tuesday. “We are working through the policy. Obviously it’s an equity issue,” Northam said at his Friday news conference, adding that all Virginia residents would need access to face coverings and that he is […]
Va. reports nearly 35,000 COVID-19 cases
Virginia has 34,950 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, an increase of 813 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the Virginia Department of Health’s Friday update. The number of deaths is now at 1,136, up 37 from Thursday. According to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association’s Friday update, 1,459 people with confirmed cases […]
