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WATCH: After protests, Virginia governor orders removal of Lee statue

By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue.

WATCH: Virginia’s Northam orders use of masks in public indoor spaces

By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today.

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.