Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday, November 13 announced substantial new statewide restrictions on gatherings and certain businesses in an effort to slow rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The new restrictions took effect on Sunday, November 15 at midnight.
The state’s cap on gatherings will be reduced from 250 people to 25, the state’s mask requirement will be applied to younger children, the number of spectators allowed at athletic events will be reduced, and alcohol sales will be prohibited at dining and drinking establishments after 10 p.m. The gathering ban will apply to events such as weddings, but won’t impact schools or restaurant capacity.
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