Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – June 25, 2020; Phase 3 starts July 1st, briefings to end

Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights:

• Virginia is not seeing a surge in cases, unlike other states
• Phase 3 this coming Wednesday, July 1st
• Calling on judges to extend the eviction moratorium which is set to expire this Sunday
• Creating the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program using $50 million in CARES Act funding
• Announced a program to help people pay energy bills, more information next week
• Giving an additional 90 days extension for drivers license renewals
• Continues to recommend social distancing and face coverings
• Twice weekly briefings ending, will be held as needed