Easing COVID restrictions at workplaces? Not so fast.

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You may have seen news reports about Governor Ralph Northam’s plans for easing restrictions in Virginia. The Governor announced that he hopes to be able to lift restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing by June 15, if the vaccination rates continue to increase and the virus levels decrease. He plans to follow CDC guidance on face masks.

But what about workplace safety measures for Virginia businesses? Well, that involves a few more steps.

The Governor announced the likely end of the "state of emergency" on June 30. Once the state of emergency expires, the Safety and Health Codes Board has 14 days to set a meeting to determine if the workplace safety measures are still needed. Until that time, you should continue the measures you have in place to comply with the standards.

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