RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he will extend Executive Order Fifty-Three for two weeks, through Friday, May 8, 2020.
Executive Order Fifty-Three originally signed on March 24, bans crowds of more than 10 people; closes recreation, entertainment, and personal care businesses; and limits restaurants to offering takeout and delivery services only.
“As we have seen from our data and models, social distancing is working, and we are slowing the spread of this virus,” said Governor Northam. “But it is too early to let up. By extending this order to keep certain businesses closed or restricted, we can continue to evaluate the situation and plan for how to eventually ease restrictions so that our businesses may operate without endangering public health.”
Governor Northam’s Executive Order Fifty-Five, which directs Virginians to stay home unless they must leave for essential services, remains in effect until June 10. A Frequently Asked Questions guide about Virginia’s Stay at Home order can be found here.
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Governor Northam pulled Executive Order Fifty-Five from out of his ***!
The Constitution of Virginia gives Ralph Northam no authority, jurisdiction or discretion to order the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia to stay inside their homes.
So in plain words, Executive Order Fifty-Five was an abuse of his office and an unlawful and unconstitutional exercise of authority on his part, as is extending that unconstitutional and unlawful executive order.
Thanks, Governor Northam! This VIRGINIAN appreciates your effort to keep us safe.
You really need to apologize to the American families that lost their loved ones in the Revolution and War of 1812. Your comment begging the fake queen of england to take us back was about as rank as you could get. If it were up to me, I would have had you deported the day you wrote it, but you have been gifted the bill of rights. Now apologize for your horrific behavior.
“madam” x……………seems we made a huge mistake 100 years ago and now we pay the price.
Explain…
You don’t mind “Blackface” Northam taking unconstitutional and unlawful actions against other residents of the Commonwealth to keep you safe?
Isn’t that a touch selfish on your part?
I think you’re more of a Madam ZERO!
Celui qui n’est pas républicain à vingt ans fait douter de la générosité de son âme; mais celui qui, après trente ans, persévère, fait douter de la rectitude de son esprit.
–Anselme Batbie
No, Mr. Plante, I do not think that is selfish. Look to yourself.
😞🇺🇸…the impeached president is not burdened by truth.
You damn well need to apologize for your unforgivable statement. What the hell is wrong with you?
Neither is Andy Cuomo or EL SUPREMO MAGNIFICO Ralph “Blackface” Northam for that matter.
I’m a VEET NAM veteran – I know better than to believe a word any of them says, especially Cuomo.
But if you want to believe in them, hey, it’s America, so be my guest.
And I am sure that it is a comfort to your fellow Virginians to know how cheaply you hold their constitutional rights when it comes to “Blackface” Northam keeping you safe at any cost!
Your life is precious, afterall.