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Executive Order 61 and Order of Public Health Emergency Three

Phase One Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver · Virginia (State)

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Jurisdiction
Virginia
Level
State
Authority
Va. Const. art. V; Va. Code §§ 44-146.17, 32.1-13, 32.1-20, 35.1-10
Issued
2020-05-08 May 8, 2020
Effective
2020-05-15 12:00 a.m. (Northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack delayed to May 29 by EO 62) (read as 2020-05-15)
End
2020-06-10 11:59 p.m. (superseded by EO 65 effective June 5, 2020) (read as 2020-06-10)
In force
May 15, 2020 to June 10, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • restaurants
  • farmers markets
  • non-essential retail
  • fitness facilities
  • personal care
  • campgrounds
  • indoor shooting ranges
  • entertainment businesses
  • the public
  • institutions of higher education
  • beaches
Functions reached
  • DR
  • SF
  • FC
  • SL
  • PE
  • GATH
  • IN higher education
  • LG campgrounds
  • WS worship (50 percent)
Collection
Virginia VA

Operative words

restaurants... may operate delivery, take-out, and outdoor dining and beverage services only... a. Occupancy may not exceed the 50% of the lowest occupancy load on the certificate of occupancy... h. If any such business cannot adhere to these requirements, it must close.... [Fitness:] Indoor activities are prohibited.... [Personal care:] may reopen... a. Occupancy may not exceed 50%... only one appointment per service provider at a time.... B. CONTINUED RESTRICTIONS 1.... All public access to recreational and entertainment businesses set forth below shall remain closed: a. Theaters, performing arts centers, concert venues, museums, and other indoor entertainment centers... 2. All public and private in-person gatherings of more than 10 individuals are prohibited.... 4. Institutions of higher education shall continue to cease all in-person classes and instruction.

Enforcement

VDH enforces § A (Class 1 misdemeanor under § 32.1-27; injunctive relief); violations of § B ¶¶ 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 are Class 1 misdemeanors under § 44-146.17; any regulatory agency may enforce as to a licensee

Notes

Incorporates the 'Guidelines for All Business Sectors' and sector-specific guidance by reference as mandatory requirements; § C.4-5 continued cancellation of state conferences and out-of-state state travel; PHE One expired 11:59 p.m. May 14, 2020.

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