This state has just imposed the order of stay at home after an "impious" surge
"It's not about getting problem problems, it's about doing the right thing," said Northam.
With coronavirus hospitalizations causing an overflow and business at a height of all time, states take things in their own hands, imposing mitigation measures (or not). Virginia is the most recent, where the governor Ralph Northam has announced an "order modified at home". "It's not about getting problem problems, it's about doing the right thing," said Northam. Read to hear his warning and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
A Virginia ICU worker warned of "people in body bags"
Northam had lengthened these measures had to come. "We know that people gather in large groups and we know it's a problem, and we will take steps to mitigate these numbers," he recently declared, only churches for part of the propagation . "You do not have to sit in the Pew Church for God to hear your prayers ... The worship with a mask is always worship, worship on the outside or online is always adoration."
Hospitalizations were a concern for Virginia, with arecord 4 398 cases, and current hospitalizations at the top of 2,000 patients, a record. At his press conference, Northam showed a video of an ICU worker pleading his audience follow the guidelines. "We lose more than we keep ... I put an impious amount of people in body bags."
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Here is the order of Virginia in full:
Governor Ralph Northam today announced new targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continuing to increase in all areas of the Commonwealth. Executive Order Seventy-Twelve directs virginians to stay at home between 12:00 and 5:00, implements a universal mask requirement and reduces the limit of social gatherings of 25 people to 10 people. The order will take effect at 12:01 A.M. On Monday, December 14 and will remain in place until 31 January 2021, unless canceled or modified.
"The new daily case numbers are higher than they have been at any preceding point of the pandemic and, while Virginia's trends are better than most countries, we are now acting to slow the propagation of this virus before our hospitals are overwhelmed., "says Governor of Northam. "We already have strong public health measures in place and, with these extra steps, we can transform this around that. Virginians, if you do not have to be out, stay at home. Whenever we Are around other people, we all need to wear a mask, inside and out. "
"These are common sense things we can all do to take care of each other and stay safe. It's not about getting problems - it's about everyone who makes their share and reduce the possibilities of becoming sick. "
The following mitigation measures will come into effect at 12:01 A.M. On Monday, December 14th:
- Amended stay at home Order: All Virginia individuals must stay at their place of residence between the hours of 12:00 and 5:00 am exceptions include getting food and goods, to go to work and the looking for medical attention.
- Universal mask condition: All Virginians aged five and over are required to wear face coatings in interior settings shared with others and when they are outside six feet from another person. This is expanding the current state mask mandate, which has been in place since May 29 and requires all the ages of five and over to wear face coatings in indoor and exterior public contexts outside their own household. . These changes are compatible withNew CDC Guidelines, released on December 4, which recommends a universal face covering clothing.
- Reduction of social gatherings: All social gatherings must be limited to 10 people, down the current cap of 25 people. Social gatherings include, but are not limited to, the parties, celebrations or other social events, whether inside or outside. This does not apply to religious services, job parameters or educational parameters. Restaurants and retail stores are already governed by strict social distance distancing requirements and are not included in this limit.
- Continuing Restaurant Limits: Virginia's restaurants are currently governed by strict social and sanitation requirements, which remain in place. On-site sale, consumption and possession of alcohol are prohibited after 10:00. In any restaurant, catering, food court, brewery, microbrewery, distillery, vineyard or tasting room. All restaurants, restaurants, dining courses, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, vinas and tasting rooms must close at midnight.
- Teleworking: Employees who can be downloaded are strongly encouraged to do so.
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How to survive the pandemic of your state
As for yourself, follow the fundamental principles and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live: facial mask , the social distance, avoid big crowds, do not go inside with people that you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hand hygiene and protect your life and the lives of others , and do not visit these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid .