May 18 WATCH: Virginia’s Northam says beaches can reopen ahead of Memorial Day By Associated Press The governor sternly warned that he could close the beaches again if his new rules aren’t followed. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Governor delays reopening of Northern Virginia later than rest of the state By Associated Press Northam said Tuesday he’s signed an executive order extending mandated closures and restrictions on businesses in northern Virginia, a heavily populated area where regional officials have said they're not yet ready to reopen. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Virginia governor halts on-campus teaching By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Virginia's governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to stop any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move likely directed at Liberty University. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Northam is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Virginia governor asks Liberty University to rethink bringing students back By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Speaking at a news conference in Richmond, Gov. Ralph Northam criticized Liberty as sending “mixed messages” about COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Virginia Governor Ralph Northam gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading