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Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-029State Health Commissioner Order of Public Health Emergency, Statewide Requirement To Wear Masks In K-12 Schools (Order of Public Health Emergency Ten)Statewide requirement that all individuals aged two and older wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schoolsM. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., State Health CommissionerVirginia State Health Commissioner (acting for the State Board of Health); State level; addressed to all public and private K-12 schoolsStateAug. 12, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-044VDH Frequently Asked Questions: State Health Commissioner Order of Public Health Emergency, Statewide Requirement To Wear Masks In K-12 Schools, issued August 12, 2021 (updated Aug. 17, 2021)Frequently Asked Questions - State Health Commissioner Order of Public Health Emergency - Statewide Requirement To Wear Masks In K-12…Virginia Department of HealthVirginiaSector regulatorAug. 17, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-002Va. Code Title 32.1, Chapter 2 (sections 32.1-35 to 32.1-73.x), including Article 3 Disease Control (sections 32.1-42 Emergency rules and regulations; 32.1-43 Authority of State Health Commissioner to require quarantine, etc.; 32.1-48 Powers of Commissioner in epidemic) and Article 3.01 Isolation and Quarantine of Persons with Communicable Diseases of Public Health Threat (sections 32.1-48.05 to 32.1-48.017)Code of Virginia, Title 32.1 Health, Chapter 2 Disease Prevention and Control (full chapter text)General Assembly of Virginia (Code of Virginia, Title 32.1, Chapter 2, Disease Prevention and Control)VirginiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary 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. 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. 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. ECO-B-156Public Health Emergency Order requiring masks indoors in K-12 schools (Aug. 12, 2021)Virginia K-12 school mask requirement (Aug. 12, 2021; shifted to a ban Mar. 1, 2022)State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, M.D. (Public Health Emergency Order, Aug. 12, 2021)VirginiaStateAug. 12, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
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. 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. DUT-VA-001Va. Code Title 32.1, Chapter 1 (sections 32.1-1 to 32.1-34), including sections 32.1-13 (Emergency orders and regulations), 32.1-20 (Commissioner vested with authority of Board), 32.1-26 (Orders; hearing and notice) and 32.1-27 (Penalties, injunctions, civil penalties and charges for violations)Code of Virginia, Title 32.1 Health, Chapter 1 Administration Generally (full chapter text)General Assembly of Virginia (Code of Virginia, Title 32.1, Chapter 1, Administration Generally)VirginiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. VA-010Executive Order 61 and Order of Public Health Emergency ThreePhase One Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 8, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-011Executive Order 62 and Order of Public Health Emergency FourJurisdictions Temporarily Delayed From Entering Phase One in Executive Order 61 and Permitted to Remain in Phase Zero, Northern Virginia…Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 12, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. VA-013Executive Order 65 and Order of Public Health Emergency SixPhase Two Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Excluding the City of Richmond and the Northern…Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateJune 2, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-014Executive Order 67 and Order of Public Health Emergency SevenPhase Three Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateJune 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-019Amended Executive Order 61 and Amended Order of Public Health Emergency ThreePhase One Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions; Expansion of Permitted Activities at Beaches in the City of Virginia BeachGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMay 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. VA-047Amended Executive Order 65 and Order of Public Health Emergency SixPhase Two Easing of Certain Temporary Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginia (Northern Virginia Region and City of Richmond)StateJune 9, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-01312VAC5-421-3770, Summary suspension of a permit (Food Regulations), text as in force in 202012VAC5-421-3770. Summary Suspension of a PermitState Board of Health (Virginia Department of Health)VirginiaStateMar. 1, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-019Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Tigges v. Northam, No. 3:20-cv-00410-JAG (E.D. Va.), Document 13 (filed July 8, 2020), 35 pagesOpposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Tigges v. Northam, Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-00410-JAG (E.D. Va. July 8, 2020)Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General (Michelle S. Kallen and Toby J. Heytens), for Governor Northam and State Health Commissioner OliverVirginia (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division)CourtJuly 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-084SCC website 'COVID-19 UPDATE': all business to be handled electronically, by email or telephone; in-person visits to SCC offices temporarily suspended; drop-offs permitted with delayed processing (as archived April 9, 2020)Virginia State Corporation Commission COVID-19 Update: in-person visits suspendedVirginia State Corporation CommissionVirginia (State Corporation Commission, including the Office of the Clerk: business entity and UCC filings)StateApr. 9, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-012Va. Code Title 35.1, Chapter 1 (sections 35.1-1 to 35.1-10), including section 35.1-7 (Penalties, injunctions, civil penalties and charges for violations) and section 35.1-10 (Measures to prevent transmission of disease)Code of Virginia, Title 35.1, Chapter 1, General Provisions (full chapter text)General Assembly of Virginia (Code of Virginia, Title 35.1, Hotels, Restaurants, Summer Camps, and Campgrounds, Chapter 1, General Provisions)VirginiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-051Message from the Superintendent, 'FCPS Delays Additional Students Returning to School' (Nov. 16, 2020)Pause of Group 5 (Early Head Start, pre-K, kindergarten and select special-education students) return; Group 5 remains virtual until at…Superintendent Scott BrabrandFairfax County Public Schools, VirginiaCountyNov. 16, 20202020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Schools and child carePrimary 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
Ex. VA-006Executive Order 55 (2020)Temporary Stay at Home Order Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Governor Ralph S. NorthamVirginiaStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child carePrimary source read

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