Northam to require Virginians to wear masks starting Friday

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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced that, starting Friday, Virginians will be required to start wearing face coverings inside public places to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

The Democratic governor also said that Northern Virginia, Accomack County and the city of Richmond will enter phase one of reopening by Friday.

“I am taking this step because science increasingly shows us that the virus spreads less easily when everyone is wearing face coverings,” Mr. Northam said Tuesday at a press conference.

Over 40,000 Covid-18 cases have been reported in Virginia thus far, including 1,281 deaths.

At: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/26/ralph-northam-require-virginians-wear-masks-starti/

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam inspecting a crowded beach in Virginia Beach on Saturday.

The visit helped persuade the governor to enact strict face mask rules throughout the commonwealth.

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