The current COVID-19 restrictions in Virginia were set to expire at the and of February and on Wednesday Governor Northam announced updates to them.
Currently, Virginians are under a modified stay at home order, a universal mask requirement, reduction of social gatherings of no more than 10 people, and dining establishments restrictions.
On Wednesday Northam said gathering restrictions will ease up starting Monday, March 1.
Beginning Monday, outdoor gathering will increase to a 25 person limit and indoor gatherings at a 10 person limit. For entertainment venues, restrictions will also ease up with a 30% capacity limit and 250 persons cap for indoor gatherings. For outdoor gathering in entertainment venues, capacity will reach a 30% limit with a 1,000 person cap.
Northam announced alcohol sale hours will extend until 12 p.m. The modified stay at home order will also be lifted starting Monday, canceling the curfew set prior.