COVID 19 Update from Governor Northam

Patients 5 and over are now required to wear face masks.  Same exceptions apply namely, persons with health conditions or disabilites that prohibit wearing a face covering. Nothing in the Order shall require the use of a face covering by any person for whom doing so would be contrary to his or her health or safety because of a medical condition.  Adaptations and alternatives for individuals with health conditions or disabilites should be considered whenever possible to increase the feasibility of wearing a maskor to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading if it is not possible to wear one.  Any person who declines to wear a face covering because of a medical condition whall not be required to produce or carry medical documentation verifying the stated condition nor shall the person be required to identify the precise underlying medical condition. 

See the entire Order here:https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-67-SIXTH-AMENDED-and-Order-of-Public-Health-Emergency-Seven---Phase-Three-Further-Adjusting-of-Certain-Temporary-Restrictions-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf

Exceptions: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-63-AMENDED-and-Order-Of-Public-Health-Emergency-Five---Requirement-To-Wear-Face-Covering-While-Inside-Buildings.pdf