Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Virginia will enter Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan next Wednesday, July 1. Phase 3 includes: Gatherings of up to 250 people can occur (Phase 2 allows up to 50) Capacity restrictions on restaurants, retail lifted with physical distancing still required Zoos, museums can open at 50% Gym…
Old Dominion University to freeze tuition for upcoming school year
Old Dominion University President John Broderick sent a letter to students announcing that tuition will be frozen during the 2020-2021 school year to ease any financial burdens. Dear Colleague: Old Dominion University’s Board of Visitors voted today to freeze tuition for 2020-21 to help ease the financial burden many families are facing. The board also…
Governor Northam Gives Phase Three Opening Update
Gov. Northam said Virginia won’t move into phase 3 this week but when phase 3 does happen: Gatherings of up to 250 people can occur Cap on restaurants, retail lifted with physical distancing still required Zoos, museums can open at 50% Gym and fitness centers can go up to 75% of capacity Hair salons —…
Free COVID-19 Testing Available Thursday at The Mount in Chesapeake
The Urban League of Hampton Roads, The Virginia Office Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Chesapeake Health Department, community leaders and The Mount Chesapeake are working together to provide free COVID-19 testing to at risk members of the community during an upcoming event on Thursday. The event will provide nasal-swab tests for up…
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
The Red Cross says it urgently needs blood donors and is offering an incentive for people who give. They are now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test will be sent to a lab and results will be available in seven to ten days, which donors can access on the Red Cross…
Ground beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli concerns
A New Jersey meat processing company has recalled nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef, including packages sold at Walmart stores around the country, due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall notice said items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. Marketside Butcher products are sold at Walmart, according to package labels of the recalled products. Customers should check their…
CDC posts tips for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted guidelines Friday, June 12th to minimize everyday COVID-19 risk. The guidelines are “not intended to endorse any particular type of event.” To minimize your risk: Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your…
The 2020 Census self-response deadline has been pushed to Oct. 31.
The 2020 Census self-response deadline has been pushed to Oct. 31. Census takers are scheduled to go door to door in August to follow up with those who have not responded. Avoid a knock on your door by taking the Census today: my2020census.gov.
Northam says all Virginia schools may reopen in the fall with restrictions
In a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Northam announced that all Virginia schools will be able to reopen in some capacity this fall, “but the experience will look different.” The reopening guidelines will be in phases that give school divisions flexibility, and divisions will have to submit plans before they advance in phase. The phases…
The Virginia Zoo will reopen to the public on June 25, with some modifications and a new schedule
After three months of being closed due to the pandemic, the Virginia Zoo will reopen its gates to the public on June 25, with some modifications and a new schedule! During its first stage, the Zoo has implemented changes to its operations: The Zoo will limit capacity – about 25% of its normal visitorship –…