Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – October 13, 2020

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

Highlights include:

• Northam cleared by health officials after testing positive for COVID
• People who catch the virus are no longer contagious after 10 days
• VDH reports 160,805 cases of the virus and 3,372 deaths
• 1,235 new cases, 11 new deaths in the last 24 hours
• Would like the courts to extend the voter registration deadline
• Make smart choices:  wear masks, social distance, wash your hands