Ralph Northam on TV right now.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Okay, okay: Governor Northam. I think I'm a little bit older than he is, but we're pretty close in age.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/

https://www.fox5dc.com/

http://wjla.com/

https://www.wusa9.com/

The Richmond stations too, I am sure.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/coronavirus/virginia-governor-northam-to-make-major-announcement-at-2-p-m-presser

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/

https://twitter.com/GovernorVA

I'm making an important announcement about our efforts to mitigate the spread of #COVID19 in Virginia and save lives. Tune in now:

Link to tweet

[drray23]

1. He just announced a stay at home order.

[PunkinPi]

2. Stay at home order until June 10th...

Link to tweet

A stay at home order is issued for Virginia by @GovernorVA effective today, following similar action in Maryland. Residents should not leave their homes unless it’s for essential purposes. The order is place until June 10, 2020.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

Governor73, HHR, Public Safety,

RICHMOND MARCH 30, 2020

Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide Stay at Home order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The executive order takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by a further executive order.

Full article

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2020

Contacts: Office of the Governor: Alena Yarmosky, [e-mail]

Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide Stay at Home order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The executive order takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by a further executive order.

The order directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances. Individuals may leave their residence for allowable travel, including to seek medical attention, work, care for family or household members, obtain goods and services like groceries, prescriptions, and others as outlined in Executive Order Fifty-Three, and engage in outdoor activity with strict social distancing requirements.

The executive order also directs all Virginia institutions of higher education to stop in-person classes and instruction. Private campgrounds must close for short-term stays, and beaches will be closed statewide except for fishing and exercise.

“We are in a public health crisis, and we need everyone to take this seriously and act responsibly,” said Governor Northam. “Our message to Virginians is clear: stay home. We know this virus spreads primarily through human-to-human contact, and that’s why it’s so important that people follow this order and practice social distancing. I’m deeply grateful to everyone for their cooperation during this unprecedented and difficult time.”

The full text of Executive Order Fifty-Five can be found here.

Last week, Governor Northam issued Executive Order Fifty-Three closing certain non-essential businesses, prohibiting public gatherings of more than 10 people, and directing all K-12 schools to remain closed for the rest of the academic year. A Frequently Asked Questions guide about Executive Order Fifty-Three can be found here.

For the latest information about the COVID-19 outbreak, visit virginia.gov/coronavirus or CDC.gov/coronavirus.

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