Governor Northam has announce easing of some Covid-19 restrictions on both indoor and outdoor gatherings beginning March 1. Below are key summaries along links to the Governor's announcements.
Social gatherings: The maximum number permitted in a social
gathering will increase from 10 to 25 people for outdoor settings, while
remaining at 10 persons for indoor settings.
Entertainment venues: Outdoor entertainment and public amusement
venues will be able to operate with up to 1,000 individuals or at 30 percent
capacity, whichever is lower. Indoor entertainment and public amusement venues
must continue to operate at 30 percent capacity with a cap of 250 people.
Dining establishments: The on-site sale, consumption, and
possession of alcohol will be permitted until midnight, extended from 10:00
p.m. All restaurants, dining establishments, food courts, breweries,
microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, and tasting rooms still must be closed
between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
Overnight summer camps: As of May 1, overnight summer camps will
be able to open with strict mitigation measures in place. Registration can
begin now.
The Executive Order states, “The new guidelines will be effective for at least one month and mitigation measures may be eased further if key health metrics continue to improve. Current guidelines for retail businesses, fitness and exercise, large amusement venues, and personal grooming services will remain in place. Individuals are strongly encouraged to continue teleworking if possible.”
Read the Governor’s Announcement
Read the Updated Executive Order 72
Read Updated Guidelines for All Business Sectors
