The CWMEB Journal

• posted: May 19, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

By a new Executive Order 79 (“EO79) dated May 14, 2021, Governor Northam announced a number of major changes to Virginia’s COVID policy, including an elimination of almost all COVID-19 Read More

• posted: May 18, 2021
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia,  Mask Mandate

By Order dated May 17, 2021, the Mayor of the District of Columbia eliminated almost all COVID-19 related restrictions, effective as of 5:00am on May 21st. The Order also eliminates Read More

• posted: May 14, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

Effective May 14, 2021, Virginia’s Governor lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate (with a few exceptions) to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Read More

• posted: May 14, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

As vaccinations become more prevalent among Virginians, the Governor again amended his standing orders regarding the COVID19 pandemic, this time through the 7th Amendment to Executive Order 72.  The full text Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

As vaccinations become more prevalent among Virginians and infection rates decrease, the Governor has again loosened restrictions due to the COVID19 pandemic, this time through the 4th Amendment to Executive Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia

By Mayor’s Order dated March 17, 2021, the Mayor of the District of Columbia modified certain “Phase 2” restrictions that will go into effect at 5:00 a.m. on March 22nd.  Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

Effective at midnight on Monday, March 1, 2021, Virginia will start easing a few of its Phase 3 COVID Guidelines.  According to the Governor’s press release, his amended Executive Order Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2020
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, stricter COVID guidelines will take effect in Virginia.  The new Executive Order is in response to escalating COVID19 positivity rates and Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia

On November 23, 2020, the Mayor of the District of Columbia announced the tightening of certain “Phase 2” restrictions due to increased community spread of the COVID-19 virus, as well Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2020
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

Posted November 13, 2020 Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released new, stricter COVID guidelines for Virginia, in response to the growing number of coronavirus infections in Virginia and nationwide.  The new guidelines Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  new Guidance

(Updated August 24, 2020) Effective August 21, 2020, the Virginia Governor determined it was necessary to modify certain targeted Phase 3 business restrictions and issued an amended version of Executive Order Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia,  Mask Mandate,  new Guidance

To fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, D.C. Mayor Bowser issued two new orders on July 22:  Order 2020-079 extending the public health emergency to October 9, 2020; and Read More