By — Justin Stabley Justin Stabley By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/watch-virginia-governor-ralph-northam-gives-coronavirus-update Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Virginia’s Northam orders use of masks in public indoor spaces Health May 26, 2020 4:56 PM EDT RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam is ordering that Virginians wear masks while in public indoor spaces, saying the measure is needed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Northam said at a news conference Tuesday that he’s ordering masks be worn starting Friday inside all retail stores, while using public transportation, and in any other indoor places where people congregate. Northam joins governors in several other states, including neighboring Maryland, who have issued similar requirements. By — Justin Stabley Justin Stabley Justin Stabley is a digital editor at the PBS NewsHour. @JustinStabley By — Associated Press Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam is ordering that Virginians wear masks while in public indoor spaces, saying the measure is needed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Northam said at a news conference Tuesday that he’s ordering masks be worn starting Friday inside all retail stores, while using public transportation, and in any other indoor places where people congregate. Northam joins governors in several other states, including neighboring Maryland, who have issued similar requirements.