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Why Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam delayed reopening parts of his state
The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is one of three regions where cases of the coronavirus are plateauing, instead of declining. It includes parts of Virginia, whose governor, Ralph Northam, approved the phased reopening of most of his state last week.
WATCH: Virginia’s Northam says beaches can reopen ahead of Memorial Day
The governor sternly warned that he could close the beaches again if his new rules aren’t followed.
WATCH: Governor delays reopening of Northern Virginia later than rest of the state
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.
WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.
Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today.
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.
Northam is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.
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