Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – September 15, 2020

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

Highlights include:

• The Southwest Virginia region increase in COVID-19 cases.
• Promoted the COVIDWISE, the contact-tracing app.
• Early voting
• Continuation of the moratorium on utility disconnection for another month needed says Governor.
• Authorized $42 million in CARES funding for personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing.
• 2020 Census – please complete the form.
• Flu shots
• Suicide Awareness month
• Multi-state collaboration on antigen testing talks continue.