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Easing VA’s COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Ralph Northam has announced at a press conference that he will ease some of Virginia’s coronavirus restrictions in April. The updated executive order will impact entertainment venues, recreational sports, social gatherings and graduations. Northam is removing the 1,000-spectator cap for outdoor entertainment venues, leaving just the 30 percent occupancy limit. For indoor venues, he is increasing the maximum from 250 to 500 people.As for recreational sports, including high school athletics, Northam is still limiting both indoor and outdoor venues to 30 percent capacity. However, a maximum of 500 spectators will now be allowed outdoors and 100 people indoors.

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