Beginning Friday, May 29, face coverings will be required in interior public places with exceptions to parks, beaches, sidewalks and when a person is eating or drinking or exercising or using exercise equipment. This requirement will be enforced by the Virginia Department of Health.
Public Health Emergency Five says, "As more people venture back to businesses, employees are put in a vulnerable position when patrons come in without a face covering. We must make sure workers are safe as they interact with customers. Science shows us that face coverings can help stop the spread of the virus. That is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings, even those made from household items or common materials in public settings."
Executive Order 63 to Require Face Coverings in Public
The Order goes on to say, "The Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry shall promulgate emergency regulations and standards to control, prevent, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. These regulations and standards must address personal protective equipment, respiratory protective equipment, and sanitation, access to employee exposure and medical records and hazard communication."
