Locations
Richmond, Central Virginia
Last Reviewed
08/8/2020, 10:37 a.m.
Overview
The entire state is now in phase three of Gov. Ralph Northam’s reopening plan. A restriction for bar seating will remain in place. An indoor mask mandate also began Friday, May 29. More info.
Stay at Home
Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order on March 23, which ended on June 10. Northam also announced an indoor mask mandate that began Friday, May 29. More info.
Closures
The entire state is now in phase three of Gov. Ralph Northam’s reopening plan. More restrictions were lifted on restaurants and entertainment venues. Public beaches reopened with guidelines similar to Virginia Beach in place. More info.
Events
During Phase Three, gatherings continue to be limited but can now include 250 people - up from 50. More info.
Healthcare Status
There are currently 3,509 beds available with only 20 percent of its ventilators in use. More info.
Testing
Gov. Northam announced that Virginia will join several other states in an agreement to expand rapid COVID-19 testing. More info.
Schools
Most schools have decided on how students will return to learning this fall. Central Virginia’s largest school systems will be completely virtual while others offer a hybrid learning program. More info.
How to Help
Donate to the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund here.
Public Transport
GRTC has implemented guidelines and restrictions for ridership. More info.
Unemployment
The Virginia Employment Commission said there have been a total of 938,559 initial claims filed in Virginia in the past 16 weeks. File an application here.
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