Dear Friends,
I wanted to provide some important updates and additional resources as we enter into Phase 2 of reopening our Commonwealth. I appreciate that we are moving on to phase 2 and look forward to being out in the community with all of you soon. I remind everyone to take it slow, wear your masks and stay safe. Please contact me if you need any assistance or have questions.
My warmest good wishes to you and your families.
Delegate Kathleen Murphy
District-34
Northern Virginia upgrades to Phase 2!
The Governor announced that Northern Virginia can join the rest of the Commonwealth in Phase 2 starting today June 12th.
The details of Phase 2 include:
- Restaurants can having indoor seating at 50% capacity.
- Gyms and fitness can having indoor workouts & exercise at 30% capacity.
- Pools opening with some restrictions.
- Outdoor venues opening with some restrictions.
- Recreational sports are allowed with social distancing and no shared equipment.
- Gatherings will be limited to 50 people.
- Teleworking & social distancing strongly encouraged.
- Face masks will still be required in indoor spaces.
Phase 2 Child Care Guidelines
On Tuesday, the Department of Social Services issued updated guidance to child care providers, in line with Phase 2 guidelines. You can read these guidelines here.
Phase 2 FAQ
The FAQs contain a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions regarding the Phase 2 guidelines. You can read Phase 2 FAQs here.
E.O. Fifty-Seven and Fifty-Eight
Today, Governor Northam extended E.O. Fifty-Seven and Fifty-Eight, which help ensure adequate medical capacity, and access to care during the ongoing response to COVID-19 pandemic.
The full text of amended Executive Order Fifty-Seven is available here.
The full text of amended Executive Order Fifty-Eight is available here.
Temporary Moratorium on Evictions
At Governor Northam’s request, Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Lemons suspended all eviction proceedings through June 28. Details of the Governor’s rent relief initiative, supported by federal CARES Act funding, will be announced in the coming weeks. Tenants are encouraged to know their rights and responsibilities and pay their rent on time if they are able. Visit StayHomeVirginia.com for more information and resources on tenant rights.
Governor Northam’s letter to Chief Justice Lemons requesting this moratorium is available here. Chief Justice Lemon’s order can be found here.
$66.8 Million in Emergency Education Relief Funding
Governor Northam announced that Virginia schools will receive $66.8 million through the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to expand distance learning opportunities, fund services for students disproportionately impacted by loss of class time, and provide financial assistance to higher education students and institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the press release here for a full breakdown of the allocation of that funding.
Governor Northam's Weekly Press Briefings
Governor Northam will hold his COVID-19 Press Briefings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. You can watch on The Governor’s Facebook and VPM’s YouTube channel.
Community Services Boards-Behavioral Health Resources:
Prevention Activities and Resources Generated by Virginia CSBs
Domestic Violence hotline:
1-800-838-8238
Fairfax County’s 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline:
703-360-7273
Join the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps!
Website: www.vamrc.org
Portal for CARES Act:
VDOE Programs for Schools
Health Care Resources:
Hospitals
VHHA maintains a COVID-19 webpage
Inova
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Supplies Survey
For further information from local school divisions:
For parents needing to find a child care provider, they can call (866) KIDS-TLC or (866) 543-7852.
Additional State Resources and Information:
Virginia Department of Health website
Virginia's Coronavirus Homepage
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Employment Commission
Employers & Business:
Initial claims:
1-866-832-2363
Continuing claims, call:
1-800-897-5630
"Frequently asked Questions for Workers Regarding COVID-19"
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Information on Paid Family or Sick Leave
Executive Order 53
Any businesses with questions about essential vs. non-essential designations, can send those inquiries to business@virginia.gov
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
CDC - COVID-19 Business Guidance Response
Stay Informed:
The Center for Disease Control
Remote Online Notarization
Electronic Notary Applications
Going Back to Work
The Governor issued a reminder that any employee can file a complaint through the Department of Labor and Industry or can contact OSHA if he or she feels that their workplace is unsafe.
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Unemployment Claims Must Be Filed Weekly |
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If you have applied for unemployment insurance compensation, you must file a claim weekly with the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to continue being paid.
The VEC recommends filing claims on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday of each week.
To complete and submit a weekly claim payment request, call 1-800-897-5630 or visit vec.virginia.gov
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Executive Orders