The number of cases of COVID-19 in Virginia has risen to 114, up from 94 yesterday. One of those cases is a Botetourt County resident being treated in Roanoke. 35 tests are being processed currently at the state lab.
Gov. Northam asked all restaurants and fitness centers to abide by the 10 people limit he put in place earlier this week. He also asked police to enforce the ban. He also announced restaurants would be able to sell beer and wine for takeout and delivery.
The VDH and Northam said it is up to everyone to social distance to keep this virus from spreading and asked people to stay home if they feel sick or even if they are able to just stay home.
All displaced workers in Virginia are asked to apply for unemployment benefits from the Virginia Employment Commission, via phone or online. The VEC has received over 30,000 applications so far this week. The one-week waiting period and the active job search requirements have been waived. In addition, rules for qualifying for unemployment have also been changed to include more workers.
State Health Commission, Dr. Norm Oliver, said the VDH received a shipment this week of more than 200,000 face masks, plus gowns and gloves, which will be distributed to first responders and hospitals.
The Governor also encouraged Virginians to fill out their U.S. Census forms by phone or internet.
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