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Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – June 23, 2020; Phase 3 starts July 1st
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights:
- Numbers show a downward trend in patients on ventilators and in the ICU
- State is averaging 8,000 to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day
- Virginia will move into Phase 3 next Wednesday, July 1
- Social gatherings capacity will be raised to 250
- Public pools and gyms can open up to 75% capacity
- Announcements on economic recovery will be released Thursday
- Face coverings will still be required in indoor public spaces.
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