Type of Intervention: Advisory, Executive Order, Financial and Economic, Guidance
Sectors Involved: Corrections / Justice, Education, Health, Local Government, Private Sector, Social Services, Transportation
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Gatherings, businesses, and services; Special populations; Legal and policy; Regulatory change
Level of Jurisdiction: Virginia
Lead People/Agency: Governor Ralph Northam
Overview: Governor Northam Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19 and Support Impacted Virginians. Social gatherings of more than 10 people are banned, restaurants and fitness centers can’t serve more than 10 people, unemployment services are increased and fast-tracked, DMV is closed with online services only, utility shutoffs are cancelled for 60 days. Those with chronic health conditions or aged 65 or older are advised to self-quarantine.
Full details here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/march/headline-854487-en.html
Type of Justification: Learning from other jurisdictions, Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: No evidence was specifically given, but this follows guidelines issued by other prominent states, like California and Washington