Posted on 04/25/2020 10:17:46 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The first phase of reopening the state of Virginia “will be a two year affair,” State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver said on Friday.
Gov. Ralph Northam (D) shared the “blueprint” to reopen Virginia on Friday, dubbed the “Forward Virginia Blueprint,” which outlines a phased approach to reopening the state — an approach embraced by a number of other states.
“We cannot and will not lift restrictions the way you turn on a light switch,” Northam (D) said. “We will do it responsibly and deliberately, and it has to be grounded in data.”
Phase One involves the reopening of certain businesses deemed “nonessential,” requiring them to comply with stringent safety guidelines. It would also continue to encourage face coverings in public, teleworking, and continued social distancing.
State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver claimed the first phase could span two years.
Per the Richmond Times-Dispatch:
How long that phase will last is unclear, but State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver said he expected it to be in effect until “medical countermeasures” like a treatment or vaccine are rolled out broadly.
“I, personally, think Phase One will be a two year affair,” Oliver said. “There are a lot of people working on this, and I hope they prove me wrong, but I don’t see it happening in less than two years.”
However, the Virginia Health Department attempted to clarify Oliver’s comments. A spokeswoman for the department told WRVA, “Dr. Oliver intended to say that the Commonwealth will likely be dealing with COVID-19 in some form until a vaccine is produced, not that Phase One itself would take two years.”
Northam said the state will use federal guidelines to gauge when it can safely enter the first phase of recovery, which requires a 14-day decline in positive cases and hospitalizations, a sustainable supply of personal protective...
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They have their Police-state and they’re not giving it up without a fight ,LOL
When you have a wannabe tyrant for a Governor he will put his boot on the neck of the people for as long as he can.
Sure sounds like that.
A man after True-dope’s (very black) heart.
Professional idiots.
Two years? People and businesses will be destroyed because of these liberals. Of course, that is what they want.
So we go forward with only 49 states.
Who gives a $hit what goofy Virginia does anyway?
And most get their pay for no show from the rest of us.
West Virginia can attract a lot of customers and new West Virginians from old Virginia.
Those of us who live here.
Brain dead black Socialist. Two years, Phase One? What a cucking funtrol freak.
Virginia is screwed.
Critical US government functions need to be moved out of Virginia to states that have a can-do attitude.
Oh, I see. “Virginia, the Southern District of Columbia”. This cracker has got to move, very soon.
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK!
Fortunately for me, I didn't vote for any of the CLOWNS running Virginia so I'm NOT confronted by such stupidity.
Premeditated planned catastrophe !
A Two-year plan, whereas the Chinese have a 30 year plan to overtake the U.S. as a superpower.
Virginia's State motto should be changed to : "Resist We much "
I feel so bad for all the good people still living in this formerly great state. What a shame Virginia has become.
I really really hope that those Democrat run states keep their restrictions.
Their unfortunate citizens (and welcomed non-citizens) can watch the red states economies recover.
Pretty soon, we’ll need border control to keep the blue state losers from crossing over and demanding welfare from us.
Apparently you know nothing about the real Virginia.
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