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Northam: Many restrictions likely to be lifted June 15
Governor says mask mandate will still depend on CDC guidance, though
Virginia will relax most COVID-19 mitigation measures by June 15 if vaccination numbers continue to increase and spread of the virus continues to decrease, Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday, but lifting the face mask mandate will likely take longer. “We will continue to evaluate our mask guidance,” the governor added, but social distancing requirements and
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Governor orders new restrictions to prevent COVID-19 spread
Gatherings limited to 25 people starting midnight Sunday, masks required for ages 5 and up
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday that the state will enforce new restrictions to prevent further spread of COVID-19 starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, including limiting gatherings to 25 people — down from a current cap of 250 people. Also, all people ages 5 and older will be required to wear face