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Ex. VA-002Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner, Declaration of Public Health Emergency, Order of Public Health Emergency One (Mar. 17, 2020), as amended Mar. 20, 2020Amended Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner Declaration of Public Health EmergencyGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. VA-029Executive Order 79 and Order of Public Health Emergency Ten (Governor's PDF)Ending of Commonsense Public Health Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. VA-005Order of Public Health Emergency TwoOrder of the Governor and State Health Commissioner, Order of Public Health Emergency Two (elective procedures)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. VA-008Amended Order of Public Health Emergency TwoAmended Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner, Order of Public Health Emergency TwoGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateApr. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-014Forward Virginia (Safer at Home: Phase One), Guidelines for All Business Sectors and sector-specific guidelines (restaurants and beverage services, farmers markets, brick-and-mortar retail, fitness and exercise facilities, personal care and grooming, campgrounds, and others)Safer at Home: Phase One, Guidelines for All Business Sectors (Virginia Forward Phase One Business Sector Guidelines)Governor Ralph S. Northam (Office of the Governor), with the Virginia Department of HealthVirginiaStateMay 8, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-015Forward Virginia (Safer at Home: Phase Three), Guidelines for All Business Sectors and sector-specific guidelinesSafer at Home: Phase Three, Guidelines for All Business Sectors (Forward Virginia Phase Three Guidelines)Governor Ralph S. Northam (Office of the Governor), with the Virginia Department of HealthVirginiaStateJune 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. VA-001Executive Order 51 (2020)Declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-017Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order Fifty-ThreeFrequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order Fifty-ThreeOffice of the Governor (document hosted by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry)VirginiaStateApr. 13, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-02-054Order of Public Health Emergency TwoProhibition of non-essential surgeries and procedures requiring PPEGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, M.D.VirginiaStateMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-03-030Order of Public Health Emergency Two (and Amended Order of Apr. 23, 2020)Non-essential surgery and dental proceduresGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health CommissionerVirginiaStateMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-011Executive Order Number Sixty (2020), Clarification of Certain Immunity From Liability for Healthcare Providers in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Clarification of Certain Immunity From Liability for Healthcare Providers in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateApr. 28, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-016FAQ on Executive Order 63 and Order of Public Health Emergency 5 (face coverings)Frequently Asked Questions on Executive Order 63 and Order of Public Health Emergency FiveOffice of the Governor and Virginia Department of HealthVirginiaStateMay 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. VA-012Executive Order 63 and Order of Public Health Emergency FiveRequirement to Wear Face Covering While Inside BuildingsGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-016Executive Order 72 and Order of Public Health Emergency NineCommonsense Surge Restrictions; Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-017Executive Order 79 and Order of Public Health Emergency Ten (Register text)Ending of Commonsense Public Health Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-00312VAC5-90, Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control (full chapter), including 12VAC5-90-80 (Lists of diseases that shall be reported), 12VAC5-90-90 (Those required to report), 12VAC5-90-100 (Methods), 12VAC5-90-103 (Isolation for communicable disease of public health threat) and 12VAC5-90-107 (Quarantine)Virginia Administrative Code, Title 12, Agency 5, Chapter 90, Regulations for Disease Reporting and ControlState Board of Health (Virginia Department of Health)VirginiaStateJuly 1, 19932020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-0102020 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, Chapter 6 (House Bill 5059), An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-225.03, relating to certain hospices, home care organizations, private providers, assisted living facilities, and adult day care centers; immunity from civil liability; COVID-19; emergencyAn Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-225.03, relating to certain hospices, home care organizations…General Assembly of Virginia (2020 Special Session I); approved by Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateOct. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-034Executive Order Number Fifty-Three (2020)Temporary Restrictions on Restaurants, Recreational, Entertainment, Gatherings, Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Closure of K-12 Schools…Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-042Executive Directive Number Eighteen (2021), Ensuring a Safe WorkplaceState employees to disclose vaccination status and, if not fully vaccinated, be tested weekly and wear masksGovernor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-01-092Order of Public Health Emergency TwoOrder of Public Health Emergency Two: Elective Surgery DelaysGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-07-015Executive Order 53 (2020)Temporary Restrictions on Restaurants, Recreational, Entertainment, Gatherings, Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Closure of K-12 Schools…Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-15-056Executive Order 53Temporary Restrictions on Restaurants, Recreational, Entertainment, Gatherings, Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Closure of K-12 Schools…Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-094Executive Order 53Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (gatherings of more than 10 prohibited; closures)Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. VA-003Executive Order 52 (2020)Increases in Hospital Bed Capacity in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. VA-004Executive Order 53 (2020)Temporary Restrictions on Restaurants, Recreational, Entertainment, Gatherings, Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Closure of K-12 Schools…Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read

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