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Ballotpedia’s coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more.

This article contains a general timeline of noteworthy state government responses to the coronavirus pandemic since April 2020. It also includes details on three specific types of state responses to the pandemic:

Additionally, the article includes:


Response news updates

The following section provides a timeline of Virginia's reopening activity beginning in April 2020. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. They appear exactly as they appeared in the newsletter.

July 2021

  • July 1: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) declined to extend the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency beyond June 30.

June 2021

  • June 14: On June 11, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announceda $3 million pilot for the Return to Earn Grant Program, which would match payments from certain small businesses to provide newly hired employees with a bonus of up to $1,000.

May 2021

  • May 28: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) ended all statewide coronavirus restrictions on businesses and individuals effective Friday, May 28. Northam issued the order lifting all restrictions on May 14 and scheduled it to take effect May 28.
  • May 6: On Thursday, May 6, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced he would end capacity limits on businesses if coronavirus cases continued to decline and vaccination rates continued to increase.

April 2021

  • April 30: On Thursday, April 29, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) updated the statewide mask mandate to no longer require people to wear masks while outdoors in small groups. A mask mandate remains in effect for indoor settings and crowded outdoor events like concerts and graduation ceremonies. Northam also amended an order that caps outdoor gatherings to allow up to 1,000 spectators at outdoor sporting events.
  • April 23: On Thursday, April 22, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced a series of changes to statewide coronavirus restrictions beginning May 15. The limit on indoor gatherings will increase from 50 to 100 people, while the outdoor limit will increase from 100 to 250 people. Indoor venues will be permitted to operate at 50% capacity or 1,000 people, while outdoor venues will be permitted to operate at 50% capacity with no absolute limit on the number of people allowed in. Additionally, indoor sports venues will be permitted to allow up to 250 spectators or 50% capacity, whichever is less, while outdoor venues will be permitted to seat 1,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is less. Restaurants will also be allowed to sell alcohol after midnight.
  • April 22: On Wednesday, April 21, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) amended a COVID-19 executive order to allow seating at bars, so long as patrons keep six feet apart.
  • April 19: Residents 16 and older are eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine starting Sunday, April 18.
  • April 5: On Saturday, April 3, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that residents 16 and older will become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on Sunday, April 18.
  • April 1:
    • Effective Thursday, April 1, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) eased some coronavirus restrictions. The limit on indoor social gatherings increased from 10 to 50 people, while the limit on outdoor gatherings increased from 25 to 100. Indoor and outdoor events at entertainment venues are limited to 30% capacity, although indoor events are prohibited from accommodating more than 500 people. Similarly, in-person graduations are limited to 30% capacity, with no more than 5,000 people at outdoor ceremonies or 500 people indoors.
    • On April 1, Northam announced residents 16 and older will becomeeligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on April 18.

March 2021

  • March 24: On Tuesday, March 23, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced he would ease some coronavirus restrictions on April 1. The limit on indoor social gatherings will increase from 10 to 50 people, while the limit on outdoor gatherings will increase from 25 to 100. Indoor and outdoor events at entertainment venues will be limited to 30% capacity, although indoor events will be prohibited from accommodating more than 500 people. Similarly, in-person graduations will be limited to 30% capacity, with no more than 5,000 people at outside ceremonies or 500 people inside.
  • March 15: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) requested that schools provide in-person instruction options for students by March 15. Northam said schools could consult the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education’s updated reopening guidance released on Jan. 15 as they prepare to return students to the classroom. Although the request is not a mandate, Northam said he expects schools to comply.
  • March 1: Beginning March 1, crowd limits at outdoor entertainment venues are increasing from 30% or 250 people to 30% or 1,000 people. Additionally, up to 250 spectators or 30% are permitted per field at outdoor sporting events, up from the previous limit of two spectators per participant. The outdoor gathering limit is increasing from 10 to 25 people.

February 2021

  • February 24: On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced he will ease some coronavirus restrictions beginning March 1. On that day, the gathering limit on outdoor entertainment venues will increase from 30% or 250 people to 30% or 1,000 people. Additionally, up to 250 spectators or 30% will be permitted per field at outdoor sports games, up from the current limit of two spectators per participant. The outdoor gathering limit will increase from 10 to 25 people.
  • February 8: On Friday, Feb. 5, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) requested that schools provide in-person learning options for students by March 15. Northam said schools could look to the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education’s updated reopening guidance released on Jan. 15 as they prepare to return students to the classroom. Although the request is not a mandate, Northam said he expected schools to comply.

January 2021

  • January 28: On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) made permanent a series of COVID-19 related workplace safety and health standards. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry voted last week to adopt the rules, which established standards for businesses on things like personal protective equipment and infectious disease preparedness.
  • January 15: On Thursday, Jan. 14, the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance encouraging schools to prioritize in-person learning, especially for younger students and those with disabilities.
  • January 11: Effective Monday, Jan. 11, the next phase of the state’s vaccine rollout begins in 11 health districts, according to a Jan. 8 Health Department announcement. The new phase allows essential frontline workers, people age 75 and older, and people living in correctional facilities and homeless shelters to receive the vaccine.

December 2020

  • December 14: On Thursday, Dec. 10, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced a statewide curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. The curfew is scheduled to take effect on Monday, Dec. 14. Northam also lowered the limit on gatherings from 25 to 10 and restricted outdoor sport spectators to two guests per player and 25 per field for indoor sports. Places of worship will be exempt from the gathering limits.

November 2020

  • November 17: On Friday, Nov. 13, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) issued an executive order lowering the limit on indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings from 250 to 25 and requiring Virginians five and older to wear a face covering in public settings. Additionally, the order prohibits the serving of alcohol after 10:00 p.m. The order took effect Sunday, Nov. 15.

October 2020

  • October 8: On Thursday, Oct. 8, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that more than $220 million in federal aid would be distributed to K-12 public schools to support COVID-19 preparedness for the ongoing school year.
  • October 1: On Oct. 1, the State Corporation Commission said that it would not extend a moratorium on utility service disconnections that expires Oct. 5. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) requested an extension of the moratorium through Dec. 1 in a letter sent earlier that day.

September 2020

  • September 11: On Sept. 10, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) issued an executive order moving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia back into Phase Three of reopening. Northam reimposed restrictions on Hampton Roads on July 28 following a spike in coronavirus cases.

August 2020

  • August 19: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signed an executive order on Aug. 18 designed to reduce the strain on hospital bed capacity at state-operated psychiatric hospitals. The order says law enforcement cannot use a state hospital to temporarily detain individuals who aren’t under emergency custody if the facility is operating at 100% of the total bed capacity.

July 2020

  • July 28: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) issued an executive order placing new restrictions on businesses in the Hampton Roads area, including the cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Restaurants in the Hampton Roads area will be limited to 50% capacity for indoor dining and must stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m., and gatherings will be restricted to 50 people. The restrictions take effect on July 31.
  • July 16: On July 15, Virginia became the first state to adopt mandatory workplace safety regulations related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry voted 9-2 to require employers to enforce social distancing and face coverings for public-facing employees.
  • July 1: Virginia entered Phase 3 of its reopening plan on July 1, further easing restrictions on businesses and gatherings. As many as 250 people can gather together, and gyms can operate at 75% capacity. Most businesses can operate without capacity restrictions, so long as they provide enough space for social distancing. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced late Tuesday, June 30, that bar areas in restaurants would remain closed in Phase 3, a reversal from the original plan.

June 2020

  • June 23: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced the commonwealth would enter Phase Three of the reopening plan on July 1. In Phase Three, gatherings of up to 250 people will be permitted, and retailers and restaurants will no longer have capacity restrictions.
  • June 18: At a press conference on June 18, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) revealed details about Phase Three of the reopening plan. Among the changes included in Phase Three, gatherings of up to 250 people will be permitted, and capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail will be lifted. Gyms and fitness centers will be permitted to operate at 75% capacity. Northam did not give a date for when Virginia will enter Phase 3.
  • June 12: Northern Virginia, the city of Richmond, and Accomack County entered Phase 2 of the reopening plan on June 12. All of Virginia is now in Phase 2, which permits restaurants to operate at 50% capacity and the limit on social gatherings to increase to 50. Outdoor movie theaters and performing arts venues are allowed to reopen with restrictions.
  • June 10: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that schools would reopen to in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. The state released guidance for a three-phase reopening. Phase One has remote learning as the dominant teaching strategy, while Phase Two allows in-person instruction for preschool through third grade, and Phase Three allows in-person instruction for all students. Phase One is effective immediately, but the guidelines and comments from the governor did not indicate when schools could move to additional phases.
  • June 5: Effective June 5, much of the state entered Phase 2 of the reopening plan. Restaurants and breweries are permitted to offer indoor seating at 50% capacity to parties of up to 50 people. All retail businesses are permitted to reopen at 50% capacity. Gyms can reopen at 30% capacity. Richmond and Northern Virginia will remain in Phase 1.

May 2020

  • May 29: On May 29, Northern Virginia, as well as Richmond and Accomack County, moved into Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” reopening plan. Face coverings are also required in public indoor settings statewide for people 10 years and older.
  • May 20: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) said he has not decided if Northern Virginia will enter Phase One of the state’s reopening plan as it is scheduled to on May 29. Much of Virginia began reopening on May 15, but Northam delayed the start of reopening in Northern Virginia and the independent cities, including Arlington and Fairfax, over concerns about rising coronavirus cases. Northam also allowed Richmond to delay reopening until May 29 after the mayor asked to be granted an exemption.
  • May 19: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that Virginia Beach would reopen on May 22. Northam said group activities, like volleyball, would not be allowed. Beach parking garages and lots will be limited to 50% capacity.
  • May 15: The first phase of Virginia’s reopening plan began on May 15, for many parts of the state except Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Fairfax, Vienna, Alexandria. On May 14, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) approved requests from the City of Richmond and Accomack County to delay entering Phase 1 until May 29. The Accomack County Board of Supervisors and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney cited high rates of COVID-19 infections relative to the rest of the state to justify the delay. In the parts of Virginia entering phase one, retail stores can reopen at 50% capacity, and bars and restaurants will also be able to offer outdoor dining at 50% capacity. Many types of businesses will remain closed, including entertainment and public amusement venues. Places of worship can hold services at 50% occupancy.
  • May 12: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on May 12 that he had signed an executive order allowing Northern Virginia to delay entering the first phase of the reopening plan until May 29. The first phase of Virginia’s reopening plan is scheduled to start Friday, May 15. Officials in some northern counties had requested more time to deal with coronavirus cases.
  • May 4: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) extended an executive order restricting certain businesses from May 8 to May 14 Monday afternoon. He said his administration will monitor data on new cases, hospital bed capacity, and personal protective equipment to determine whether the state will enter Phase 1 of reopening May 15. Phase 1 will allow retail establishments, gyms, churches, and more to reopen under physical distancing, cleaning, and workplace safety guidelines. Virginia is a Democratic trifecta.

April 2020

  • April 27: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) released a plan that would allow Virginia businesses to begin reopening under safety restrictions, social distancing requirements, and recommended public face coverings. The first phase would begin after the state increases its testing capacity, number of available hospital beds, and supply of personal protective equipment while experiencing a two-week decline in positive coronavirus tests and hospitalizations. Virginia is a Democratic trifecta.


Vaccine distribution

This section contains a table of quick facts on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and a timeline of noteworthy events, including updates on vaccine availability for new groups of individuals, changes to state distribution plans, and much more. If you know of a noteworthy story we are missing, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

The Virginia Department of Health released a distribution plan on November 16, 2020.

Quick facts

Virginia state vaccination plan quick information
What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution?[1] COVID-19 VACCINE ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state? Virginia's vaccine priority groups
Where can I find the distribution plan? COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
When was the plan first released to the public? November 16, 2020
When was the plan most recently updated? November 16, 2020
Where can I find answers to frequently asked questions? General FAQ
Where can I find data related to the coronavirus in my state? COVID-19 data
Where is the state health department's homepage? Virginia Department of Health
Where can I find additional information about the state's vaccine distribution? The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Virginia - AARP

Timeline

  • April 18, 2021: Virginia residents 16 and older became eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[2]
  • April 3, 2021: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that residents 16 and older would become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on April 18.[3]
  • April 1, 2021: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced residents 16 and older would become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on April 18.[4]
  • January 11, 2021: Phase 1b of Virginia’s vaccine rollout began in 11 health districts, allowing essential frontline workers, people age 75 and older, and people living in correctional facilities and homeless shelters to receive the vaccine.[5]

School reopenings and closures

See also: School responses in Virginia to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Schools in Virginia were closed to in-person instruction on March 16, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. To notify us of when schools were allowed to reopen statewide, email us. The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked.

  • June 29, 2021: At the end of the school year, Burbio reported a majority of schools were in-person in Virginia .[6][7]
  • Sept. 10, 2020: At the beginning of the school year, Burbio reported most schools were using virtual or hybrid learning in Virginia .[8][9]
  • June 9, 2020: Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that schools would reopen to in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. The state released guidance for a three-phase reopening. Phase One had remote learning as the dominant teaching strategy, while Phase Two allowed in-person instruction for preschool through third grade, and Phase Three allowed in-person instruction for all students.[10]


  • March 23, 2020: Northam announced that all schools statewide would be closed for the rest of the school year. Schools were previously scheduled to close through March 27.[11]
  • March 13, 2020: Northam ordered all K-12 schools in the state to close for at least two weeks, effective March 16.[12]

Statewide travel restrictions

See also: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021


Does Virginia have restrictions on travel? No. The quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers ended on June 12, 2020.[13]

More information can be found at Virginia is for Lovers.

Timeline

  • June 12, 2020: The Virginia Department of Health no longer recommends that out-of-state travelers from areas with high rates of community spread self-quarantine for 14 days. The recommendation remains in place for people who have traveled internationally or on a cruise ship or river boat.[14]
  • May 4, 2020: The Virginia Department of Health recommended that visitors or residents who have traveled internationally, or on a cruise ship or river boat, or to an area of the U.S. with high rates of community spread, to self-quarantine for 14 days.[15]


Statewide mask requirements

See also: State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020


On May 27, 2020, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced a statewide mask mandate. The Virginia Department of Health released guidance on face coverings. To view that guidance, click here.

On May 15, 2021, Northam ended the statewide indoor mask mandate. In a statement, Northam said "[t]hose who are unvaccinated or not fully-vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks in all settings."[16]


Noteworthy lawsuits

See also: Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Curtin v. Virginia State Board of Elections: On May 29, 2020, Judge Rossie Alston, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, rejected a challenge to Virginia's temporary expansion of absentee voting eligibility in the state's May and June elections. The state department of elections had advised local registrars that all voters could cite disability or illness as their reason for requesting absentee ballots, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. The plaintiffs alleged that state officials had exceeded their authority in doing this and that such expansion would increase the number of votes cast unlawfully, thereby diluting the impact of votes cast lawfully. The plaintiffs requested that the court issue a preliminary injunction barring officials from implementing the policy. Alston rejected the motion: "Undermining belief in the purity of the electoral process, whether by inappropriately facilitating the participation of some or by diluting the participation of others, inherently brings us to question the sanctity of the democratic process itself. The bottom-line here is that while the basis of Plaintiffs' Complaint may be well-founded, the Court is constrained at this time from remedying these constitutional grievances."[17]

In a statement, Attorney General Mark Herring (D) praised the ruling: "Now, Virginians will not have to make the difficult choice between keeping themselves and their loved ones safe or exercising their fundamental right to vote." The plaintiffs did not immediately comment on the outcome of their lawsuit or whether they intended to appeal.[18]

State Board of Health v. Calabash Corp.: On August 17, 2020, the Virginia State Board of Health filed suit in the Hanover County Circuit Court, seeking to close a Mechanicsville seafood restaurant for failure to comply with COVID-19 safety requirements. In its complaint, the board argued that the restaurant, despite having its health permit suspended on July 27, 2020, had continued to operate. The board argued that a court order shuttering the restaurant was necessary because the restaurant was "operating with little to no mask usage by employees or patrons, allowed bar seating and dance floors, and has made little to no effort to comply with social distancing requirements." Commenting on the suit, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (D) said, "We all have a part to play in slowing the spread of COVID, and for restaurant and other business owners, that means following the safety guidelines that will help keep their employees and patrons safe and healthy." The owners of Calabash Seafood had not commented publicly on the lawsuit as of August 19, 2020.[19][20]

Chase v. Republican Party of Virginia: On February 19, 2021, Judge Margaret Spencer of the Richmond Circuit Court dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force Virginia's Republican Party to conduct a primary in lieu of nominating its candidates by convention. State Sen. Amanda Chase (R), a gubernatorial candidate, filed the lawsuit, arguing that the party's plan to host a nominating convention would violate state coronavirus restrictions. With respect to the coronavirus pandemic and mitigation measures, Chase had previously said, "I don’t do COVID, by the way. I’m the only legislator in the General Assembly who does not wear a mask." Spencer ruled from the bench that Chase lacked standing to sue because she was not authorized to enforce Virginia’s COVID-19 restrictions. In response to the ruling, Chase wrote on Twitter, "Apparently the Richmond Circuit Court is going to hand the noose to the [Republican Party of Virginia] so they can go hang themselves. Sadly, the people of Virginia lost today."[21][22][23]

Officials and candidates diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. The most recent announcements appear first.

Name Office Date Status
Ralph Northam Governor of Virginia September 25, 2020 Northam announced that he and his wife had tested positive for coronavirus.[24]
John D. Moss Virginia Beach City Council At-large October 5, 2020 Moss announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[25]
Ben Carson U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development November 3, 2020 Carson's deputy chief of staff announced that Carson had tested positive for COVID-19.[26]
Don Beyer U.S. House Virginia District 8 March 10, 2020 Beyer announced a self-quarantine after learning that a friend he interacted with tested positive for coronavirus.[27]
Morgan Griffith U.S. House Virginia District 9 July 14, 2020 Griffith announced that he tested positive for coronavirus.[28]
Levar Stoney Mayor of Richmond January 27, 2021 Stoney announced he tested positive for COVID-19.[29]
Mark Warner U.S. Senate Virginia January 27, 2021 Warner announced that he would self-quarantine after a possible exposure to COVID-19.[30]
A. Benton Chafin Virginia State Senate District 38 January 1, 2021 Chafin passed away from complications related to coronavirus.[31]
David Bernhardt U.S. Secretary of the Interior December 16, 2020 Bernhardt announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[32]
Bryce Reeves Virginia State Senate District 17 August 25, 2020 Reeves announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[33]
Delores McQuinn Virginia House of Delegates District 70 April 15, 2020 McQuinn announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and was recovering at home.[34]


Status of industries, May 15 through July 31

Between May 15 and July 31, we conducted detailed tracking of industries and activities in each state daily.

  • "Yes" means an activity was allowed or an industry was permitted to open. "No" means an activity was not allowed or an industry was not permitted to reopen.
  • Some rules were applied regionally rather than statewide. Each cell shows the loosest restriction in place at the time, or the broadest level of an activity permitted in the state, even if that activity was only permitted regionally. Where applicable, we indicated that an activity was only permitted regionally, and provided details in a cell note. For example, if gyms were permitted to open in half of a state, the spreadsheet would say "Yes (regionally)," and differences between the regions would be explained in a note.
  • A lack of detail in a note or parentheses does not necessarily mean that an activity or industry was "back to normal." We did our best to capture caveats, exceptions, and modifications to activities. We acknowledge, though, that states put forth a large number of requirements for many industries and activities.

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Paths to recovery by state

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Other state government responses

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https://ballotpedia.org/Government_responses_to_and_political_effects_of_the_coronavirus_pandemic,_2020_(STATE)

General resources

The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. The information is provided by Real Clear Politics.

Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak.

See also

Footnotes

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  6. ↑ Burbio rated Virginia's in-person index at 69.9. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  7. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 8, 2021
  8. ↑ Burbio rated Virginia's in-person index between 0-20. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  9. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 8, 2021
  10. ↑ CNN, "Virginia governor announces state plans for reopening schools in the fall," June 9, 2020
  11. ↑ Danville Register and Bee, " Northam orders Virginia schools closed for rest of the school year, outlines new rules for businesses," March 23, 2020
  12. ↑ Governor of Virginia, "Governor Northam Orders All Virginia K-12 Schools Closed for Minimum of Two Weeks," March 13, 2020
  13. ↑ Virginia Department of Health, "Travelers," accessed June 30, 2020
  14. ↑ Virginia Department of Health, "Travelers," accessed June 30, 2020
  15. ↑ Virginia Department of Health, "Travelers," accessed May 11, 2020
  16. ↑ Ralph S. Northam, "Governor Northam Lifts Mask Mandate to Align with CDC Guidance, Announces Virginia to End COVID-19 Mitigation Measures on May 28," May 14, 2021
  17. ↑ United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, "Curtin v. Virginia State Board of Elections: Order," May 29, 2020
  18. ↑ Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Federal judge denies complaint against Virginia officials over absentee voting rules," May 29, 2020
  19. ↑ Hanover County Circuit Court, "State Board of Health v. Calabash Corp.: Complaint," August 17, 2020
  20. ↑ Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Virginia AG files lawsuit to close Mechanicsville seafood restaurant for operating without a health permit," August 17, 2020
  21. ↑ The Washington Post, "Judge tosses suit brought by Republican contender for Virginia governor," Feb. 19, 2021
  22. ↑ Richmond Circuit Court, "Chase v. Republican Party of Virginia: Petition," February 9, 2021
  23. ↑ Twitter, "Senator Amanda Chase: Feb. 19, 2021: 1:19 PM," accessed February 23, 2021
  24. ↑ CNN', "Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam tests positive for Covid-19," September 25, 2020
  25. ↑ Wavy.com, "Virginia Beach Councilman John Moss tests positive for COVID-19," Oct. 5, 2020
  26. ↑ CNN, "Ben Carson is the latest Trump official to test positive for coronavirus," November 9, 2020
  27. ↑ CNN, "Sen. Lindsey Graham becomes latest member of Congress to self-quarantine," March 12, 2020
  28. ↑ Politico, "Freedom Caucus member tests positive for coronavirus," July 14, 2020
  29. ↑ NBC 12, "Richmond mayor tests positive for COVID-19; State of City address postponed," January 27, 2021
  30. ↑ The Hill, "Warner to quarantine after coronavirus exposure," January 27, 2021
  31. ↑ WJHL, "Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin dies from COVID-19 complications," January 1, 2021
  32. ↑ Politico, "Interior's Bernhardt tests positive for Covid-19," December 16, 2020
  33. ↑ Washington Post, "Virginia state senator tests positive for coronavirus a week after meeting in special session," August 25, 2020
  34. ↑ NBC 12, "‘Save yourself and others’: Virginia delegate tests positive for coronavirus," April 15, 2020
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