Phase II: Retail businesses may reopen but must limit occupancy to 50% capacity and assist customers in keeping at least 6 feet of space between individuals. The news came nearly two months after the general manager of the waterpark said a 40-page reopening plan was submitted with the state and just a day before the latest phase began. I drove to everyone’s house, brought them a belt certificate on their front porch, and had socially distanced ceremonies.”. As in past phases, just because the state says people can return to doing what they did before, doesn’t mean the businesses that afford those opportunities are opening their doors just yet. … We’ve been called the best-kept secret in Virginia Beach, which is also a terrible thing to hear when you’re a small business.”. When a group wraps up, employees wipe down every surface, including tables, chairs, the touchscreen monitors — even the finger holes in the bowling balls are cleaned with a special brush. “And there is a high likelihood that swimmers may touch their face after ascending ladders on slides,” said Norm Grefe with the agency. “I think it’s nice timing for us to get out,” he said. Morris and Charlene Lawrence of Chesapeake said it was the first time the couple had ventured out in a while and decided the safeguards in place were pretty good. Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, which owns the Main Gate 10 inside Naval Station Norfolk, planned to reopen its movie theaters July 10, but “we slammed the brakes on that,” said President and CEO Phil Zacheretti after studios pushed back the release dates of their new movies. And I am getting phone calls and texts, Facebook messages, saying ‘Are you guys open tonight?’ After the second or third time, I said, ‘Are you aware there’s an international pandemic?’”. Want a crab leg? “We haven’t stopped,” says Stokes. Around 1 p.m., two people, one a seasoned bowler carrying several of his own bowling balls, walked out of the arcade area, saying goodbye to Mitchum. “We saw surges in the week to two weeks following those holidays around the country and certainly also here in Virginia, … It’s a way of life,” he said. Amid the bright neon lights cast from the devices that resemble slot machines, customers sat at every other seat to adhere to social distancing, busying themselves playing the historical horse racing games and placing bets at the off-track windows. During the pandemic, Gilbert says, they kept their martial arts classes going online, first with videos and then on Facebook live, keeping their students in the routine of practicing. After three months of gutter balls, seasoned bowlers and young kids on summer break returned on Wednesday to Pinboy’s at the Beach, a locally owned bowling alley that’s been rolling since 1959. “If you go to the buffet five times,” she says, “you use five pairs of gloves.”. One thing that’s prominent in improv — the tap-out when one performer taps another to replace them in a scene or end it — had to obviously change because of COVID-19. On July 9th, Push is also performing “Date Night” on the patio of The Renaissance hotel in Portsmouth with a view of the Norfolk skyline across the water. The following outdoor outfitters are offering various forms of services and rentals: Aside from certain areas closed due to flooding caused by recent rain, all greenways in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton are open. Perhaps the most anticipated movie of the summer, Christopher Nolan’s spy thriller “Tenet,” has pushed back its release date three times, from July 17 to July 31 to, now, August 12. The state enters Phase 3 of its reopening today. Six feet of physical distancing should be maintained between individuals not of the same household. Virginia: Virginia is still under a state-wide "Stay at Home" order. Since July 1, 2020, Loudoun County has been in Phase Three of the "Forward Virginia" plan. Learn more about the VBR Stay Safe Pledge >. Learn more >, Tubing, river gear rental and shuttle service on the Roanoke River through Blue Mountain Adventures are available for reservations. Staff Report Gov. To gain a specific allowance for buffets, Crain says, owner George Pitsilides and other buffet restaurant owners sent letter after letter to the state government. … There should be no gatherings of greater than 50 people in one location. Learn more on the Western Virginia Water Authority website >, The outdoor amenities and trails at Explore Park in Roanoke County remain open to the public. Serving utensils are legally required to be swapped out every hour, but George’s does it every 20 minutes. Gas shortages spread across Hampton Roads, Virginia GOP has its candidate for governor: Glenn Youngkin, a political newcomer with ties to Virginia Beach, Fresh, open-air brunch spot coming to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, in former Home Republic Brewing, Virginia’s COVID-19 restrictions — except mask mandate — to be lifted June 15 if all goes well, Portsmouth council may OK casino permit Tuesday; approval from the state will take longer, EPA issues emergency fuel waiver in Virginia, other states amid pipeline shutdown, Female soldier from Norfolk stationed at Fort Bragg charged with killing another. Brad McMurran performs a sketch at Push Comedy Theatre in Norfolk on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. UPDATE: A representative with the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that “interactive play features” in the state’s guidelines apply to all water slides and the attractions are considered, “high risk settings” primarily because of people congregating in lines and the surfaces like hand rails and ladder rungs that are a challenge to disinfect. Social-distancing protocols are maintained with attendants and stickers on the floor, and not all tables are allowed to be filled. Gov. We will provide updates and additional resources on this page related to the Phase Two Guidelines and what to expect at local businesses in Virginia's Blue Ridge. Virginia’s Phase 3 begins today, here’s what changes and what to expect. “It is inconceivable that water slides, most of which are for individuals on inner tubes travelling (sic) through chlorinated water with plenty of social distancing, would not be allowed!” said Brian Baker, the water park’s general manager, in a message posted to Ocean Breeze’s website. “We’re not doing that one anymore,” he said, laughing. I definitely felt safer than when I’m in the supermarket. His 35-year-old roller rink at 5351 Lila Lane, with a floating maplewood floor that attracts hardcore skate enthusiasts from as far away as Richmond, finally opens again on Friday evening as Phase 3 begins. Ralph Northam laid out key details about what Phase Three of the commonwealth’s reopening plan will look like, but said it would not take effect in the next week. The Commonwealth of Virginia is currently in Safer at Home: Phase II. Morris Lawrence said the vibe was chill and laidback, attributing it being midday on a Wednesday, with a crowd of about 200 people. The Oceanfront amusement park said the state's health department said it could reopen beginning July 1, 2020 during the governor's third phase in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not it's slides. But you’ll need to plan ahead. The Commonwealth of Virginia, including Virginia’s Blue Ridge, is currently Phase Three of its Forward Virginia recovery plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Services must be provided by appointment only. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” he says. We still had little kids earning belts in their living rooms. Some businesses have chosen not … Local Resources: Gyms & Fitness >, Businesses: Indoor & outdoor swimming pools Northern Virginia, Richmond will remain in Phase One. At Haygood Roller Skating Center, 1036 Ferry Plantation Road in Virginia beach, co-owner Nikki Stokes says her staff has been in the rink for long days of cleaning and prepping to re-open their rink at noon today. The president of Busch Gardens, Kevin Lembke, told James City County supervisors that the theme park won’t likely open its doors until, “well into July” if that. “It’s stressful,” she says. The phased reopening will do nothing to change policies and procedures in place at Virginia Hospital Center in Alexandria, chief medical officer Jeff DiLisi said Friday afternoon. He’s strategically paired off performers into several smaller teams who would normally be around each other quite a bit anyway (one pair is married, for example) to essentially quarantine together so they can more safely and consistently perform for the rest of the summer. We’ve had 20,000 to 30,000 pairs of gloves, and that’s our expense weekly. Yes. It was originally supposed to debut on March 27, before the pandemic took hold and most states ordered businesses to shut down to stem the spread of the virus. Additional Details: Executive Order 63 from the Office of the Governor >, We encourage all businesses and individuals to commit to the Virginia's Blue Ridge Stay Safe Pledge as a way to work together to ensure the health and safety of our community. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced more details on what Phase 1 of reopening in the commonwealth would look like when it begins on May … RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced more details on what Phase 1 of reopening in the commonwealth would look like when it … The boat rental program is currently suspended and access fees to the park are being waived. “Families could go through each section, point at what they want, ask for what they want. Restaurants in North and South Carolina are already using this system, she says, and it’s been popular — with plenty of positive feedback from guests happy they get to go to their old favorite seafood spot. Starting today, diners have access to something they couldn’t get for three months: A serve-yourself, all-you-can-eat buffet. The pledge follows recommended guidelines from the CDC and public health experts on the best ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help Virginia's Blue Ridge stay safe as a region for local residents, businesses, and visitors. NEW UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AVAILABLE Gov. The following is a list of updates related to outdoor places of interest and recreation activities in Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Effective June 13, the National Park Service has reopened the Appalachian Trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge, including the popular Triple Crown portion of Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs. Many recreation sites in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests have reopened for day use. Northern Virginia’s share of the state’s new coronavirus cases reported each day has dropped from 60% when Phase I of reopening started to around 30%. During the week, Gilbert and his wife, Lynn, run a Christian martial arts academy called Savior Martial Arts in the same space. Roller skates sit at the ready at Sk8 Dojo roller rink in Virginia Beach. Outdoor Updates >. Phase II: Businesses may reopen but occupancy must be limited to no more than 30% of capacity, while maintaining a minimum of 10 feet of physical distancing between individuals as much as possible. UPDATE - Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia has now moved to Phase Three. Phase II: Indoor & outdoor swimming pools may be open for lap swimming, diving, exercise, and instruction only. Virginia is still in Phase 3. “People are streaming right now, and renting Trolls for $20, because they don’t have a choice,” he said. Otherwise, customers are required to wear masks and must answer a few questions, such as attesting to whether they are asymptomatic and whether they had been in contact with anyone that tested positive for coronavirus. He announced the priority groups that are in Phase 1b and Phase 1c. These were grandparents who want to outsource their kids: ‘Please tell me you’re open!’”. Her cleaning protocols were already robust, she says, but now they’re especially important. That leaves Russell Crowe’s “Unhinged” from new studio Solstice in place to be the first wide-release movie to premiere in movie theaters on July 31, and even that’s after it moved from July 10. Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that no changes in statewide restrictions will take place or be considered until after Labor Day. Peninsula is taking another coronavirus precaution that’s been common in Asia and in Europe, but rare in the United States. Come Friday. “Things got cut off and disconnected. The following is an overview of updates regarding specific travel-related business sectors in Virginia. Learn more on the Virginia State Parks website >, Unfortunately, the Zagster Bike Share program has been discontinued. Learn more on the U.S. Forest Service website >. “We have a company that comes in and cleans that’s COVID-specific, in addition to our regular cleaning.”. Bo Scott, facilities operations manager at Rosie's Gaming Emporium, sprays an electrostatic fogger on an electronic gaming device Wednesday afternoon July 1, 2020. in the NEON district across the street. Ten feet of distance between swimmers that aren’t part of the same group or family is still encouraged. You can also get more information about the response to COVID-19 in Virginia's Blue Ridge with our special COVID-19 Landing Page. What’s behind that door could bring back some small semblance of normalcy and, perhaps, smiles behind masks if it doesn’t ultimately lead to the kinds of surges in cases seen elsewhere in the country. The group invited Tim Seibles, the former poet laureate of Virginia, to perform with them at The Plot, and drinks and food will be sold. He’s hoping the performers and audience can come back indoors by the end of August or early September. The focus is on safety, aiming to prevent any employees or customers from getting sick while at the alley, said Dwight Mitchum, the long-time owner. “The folks that come out here are the real skaters, people who’ve been skating for 40 years who can do things on wheels I can’t do on bare feet. This page features information about the Forward Virginia program in response to COVID-19. But on Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam held a press conference where he updated Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Effective Friday, June 5, 2020, a large portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Virginia’s Blue Ridge, has moved into Phase Two of its Forward Virginia recovery plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school seniors across Hampton Roads have missed out on so much. The new Phase 3 rules on entertainment, which explicitly includes roller skating, also mean you can expect a lot of masks at local rinks. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the commonwealth, including Northern Virginia and Richmond, will move into phase three of the coronavirus reopening plan on July 1. Local Resources: Restaurants > | Craft Beverages > | Patio Options > | Takeout Maps >, Businesses: Outdoor performing arts venues, outdoor concert venues, outdoor movie theaters, drive-in entertainment, outdoor sports venues, museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, walking tours, public & private social clubs Virginia's Blue Ridge is Worth the Wait. As we wait for the right time to travel again, let's get inspired and dream about the good times ahead. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535, Executive Order 63 from the Office of the Governor >. Learn more on the RIDE Solutions website >, For additional information and resources related to the outdoors, Roanoke Outside has put together a list of COVID-19 Outdoor Updates that is being regularly updated with details about outdoor businesses and access to parks & trails. Most buffet spots in Hampton Roads closed their doors entirely, and some have announced they would not re-open. During the “teeth of the pandemic,” says C. Scott Gilbert, co-owner of the Sk8 Dojo Roller Rink in Virginia Beach, he kept getting desperate-sounding phone calls. Say hello, again, to eating at a buffet without someone else retrieving whatever you point to; freely swimming in a pool without being restricted to a single lane for exercise; bowling, roller skating, arcade-game playing, gambling and participating in just about any other entertainment and recreation you recall from before, with restrictions. It all adds up to a lot of gloves. “We’re making sure everything is back and good and clear and fresh.”. The governor noted, however, that the rate of positive coronavirus cases and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to decline in the state. “Between the both of us, I think we are solid.”. A cleaning crew comes along periodically using a mist to spray sanitize each machine and seat. Virginia Gov. The last few months have been tough. Virginia Beach salon owner wants to offer permanent makeup services. NOTE - Virginia is Now in Phase Three UPDATE - Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia has now moved to Phase Three. Late Tuesday, Gov. Among the early crowd was a 95-year-old bowler who used to frequent the place four or five times a week, Mitchum said. Virginia Gov. But with Phase 3, self-service is back — with some adjustments. Outdoor activities and classes are permitted, where proper social distancing can be practiced. Higher-than-typical insurance costs and a large facility — meaning higher taxes — added to the pain. Virginia … There will be additional requirements and guidelines based on the specific type of business. “We’ve got sneeze guards in place, we have glass installed, constant cleaning — we’ve always had that, but now I feel like we’re doing that in triple time,” Crain says. “Again, we were absolutely stunned by this last-minute notice from the (Virginia) Health Department and can see no justification for this addendum.”. Businesses: Restaurants, dining establishments, food courts, breweries, cideries, food trucks, wineries, tasting rooms On Wednesday around noon, groups were playing on several different lanes, though Mitchum said it was less busy than it would be during a normal summer. Baker said in his letter that he would extend season passes for however many days people can’t use the water slides. The movie theater has been open for about three weeks by virtue of it also being a sit-down restaurant. Push Comedy Theater, across Granby Street from The Plot, can usually fit up to 90 people, but will be reconfigured to a cabaret-style seating arrangement with tables to fit 30 or 40 people instead. Mitchum, whose best-ever game was a 290, just shy of a perfect 300, said they’ll see in the coming weeks what is working and what they’ll need to change. There will also be performers in the back “policing” any social distancing infractions, playfully. Persons living in Virginia who are eligible for the current phase of Virginia vaccination rollout (e.g. At Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Hampton, stir-crazy patrons began lining up as early as 5 a.m. for its 8 a.m. opening, general manager Vincent Jordan said. The improv group has moved all its shows outdoors for the summer, with plans to regularly perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, starting July 10, in the open space called The Plot at the corner of Granby Street and E. Olney Road. They’d hold their plate, and the buffet attendant would put the food on the plate,” said Lisa Crain, guest experience manager for Captain George’s four locations, including the ones in North and South Carolina. Businesses can continue to offer takeout & delivery options. The last two days we’ve gotten a big chunk of phone calls from people who are excited, a lot of calls from people happy to come back.”. Up until now Virginia only had the priority groups listed for Phase 1a (frontline healthcare workers and residents and staff at long-term care facilities). Leigh Ann Schissler, of Newport News, who came with Glenn Woerner, both regulars, also felt safe going back in. Here’s what you’ll be able to do. Forward Virginia Website >. Baker went on to point out that beaches, park playground, go-karts and roller coasters have all reopened. Ralph Northam extended a ban on bar seating. Virginia slowly opens door number three on the way to reopening its economy amid a global pandemic today. He’s hoping to break even in the coming months, but may not be able to. On top of making people laugh for a living, Brad McMurran and his business partner at Push Comedy Theater in Norfolk have a new obligation as they bring back live performances beginning Thursday outside at The Plot in Norfolk’s Neon District. On Friday afternoon, all the mats go away, the tarps go away, and we’re a standard classic roller rink on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.”. “I called once a week to find out when it would open,” Cantu said, bummed that the place shut down because of the coronavirus. “For many of our customers, this is their place to engage with others.”. The martial arts courses leave him very prepared for the new sanitation requirements of the pandemic, Gilbert says. Virginia has now been on a downward trend in new cases two weeks straight. “We did private lessons on Zoom, we had an instructor who would watch them. Visitors are advised to observe all CDC health and social distancing guidelines, as well as adhere to Leave No Trace principles, including packing out all trash. Slides are also still closed at YMCAs across Virginia, including Hampton Roads, where members can begin freely swimming beginning July 4 and only with a reservation. “How do you say the word ‘plan’ these days?”. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Governor’s office using this form or by phone at (804) 786-2211. “I’m afraid that’s a real possibility,” he said. Gov. For weeks, the buffet at Captain George’s in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg have remained open while few others were able. Universal Mask Mandate: All Virginians aged five and over are required to wear masks over their nose and mouth in indoor settings shared with others and when outdoors within six feet of another person All employees not just those in customer facing areas must also wear masks while working if 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained between others. “We know what we’re expecting, because we’re already doing it in our other restaurants. Leagues will restart soon, he said. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT\AP) - All of Virginia is now in phase two of Gov. Competition that involves close contact must be avoided. Virginia approves 9 solar farms for Dominion Energy, including facilities in Chesapeake and James City County, New fish house coming to Willoughby Spit, with dockside seats to watch the boat races, “well into July” if that. Local Resources: VBR Virtual Activities & Things to Do > | Virtual Entertainment Options in VBR >, To learn more about Safer at Home: Phase II, visit the Forward Virginia Guidelines website >. It’s really nice to see regulars come back in again, Mitchum said. Certainly audiences think so. VDH recommends that vaccine providers refrain from enforcing any residency requirements by requesting identification or documentation from individuals. As Virginians ask how many phases are there to reopen Virginia, the governor said the state can move to Phase … “I just don’t want anybody to get sick,” he said, a goal that so far appears to be easier to attain for his audiences who can sit spaced apart and wear masks. Local Resources: Hotels & Lodging >, Businesses: Private campgrounds Its Water Country USA attractions may not open this season at all. Their first show, this Thursday, has sold out. For each trip to the all-you-can-eat buffet, Crain says, guests must use hand sanitizer and put on a fresh pair of gloves. In Chesapeake, Greenbrier Family Skating Center will open for a 6 p.m. session today at 1409 Stephanie Way. Once they get to a lane, they’re separated from other players by yellow ropes. The majority of Virginia is still in Phase Three of four in its reopening plan, aside from Eastern Virginia, which is still in Phase Two. The fourth phase of West Virginia's reopening of businesses will begin just before Memorial Day weekend, allowing dine-in restaurants to open at 50% capacity as well as outdoor recreation rentals. Those are two factors we can control,” Jordan said. While the world still hasn’t escaped the COVID-19 pandemic, we Virginians can again escape from an escape room. It feels good to be back out again. Classes have picked back up since Phase 2 began on June 5. The city of Richmond and northern Virginia were delayed in … It just looks a little different than before. “This was not 12-year-olds calling. For Stokes, as for Gilbert, it’s a relief to finally be able to open her doors after months of no income from her business. In order to secure entry, you’ll need to reserve and pay in advance on the skate center’s website at pfskate.com — a means of ensuring the rink order doesn’t go over their capacity limits — and masks will be required at all times except while eating at the snack bar. Local Resources: Camping & Campgrounds >, Businesses: All non-essential brick-and-mortar retail establishments Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference in Richmond. “Monday morning the mats go down, and we’ve got three Olympic-size floors. All individuals are urged to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines and use face coverings when in public. Local Resources: Sports > | Golf > | Disc Golf >, Businesses: Gyms, recreation centers, sports facilities, exercise facilities People don’t wear masks in the grocery store.”. Phases 2 and 3 ease restrictions even further. While Phase 3 allows pools and water parks to reopen to swimming at one’s own leisure, rather than in an organized class or lane, apparently water slides are still verboten. We take that seriously.”. (The kids-bowl-free offer is a major draw.) Learn more about this new phase of the Forward Virginia plan with our page on Phase Three Guidelines >, More detailed information can be found on Forward Virginia Guidelines on the official Commonwealth of Virginia website, including general guidelines and best practices for all types of businesses, as well as additional resources related to COVID-19. “Anyone with over 100.4 is not allowed in,” Jordan said. Effective May 29, 2020 and pursuant to Governor Northam's Executive Order 63, all patrons aged 10 and over shall wear face coverings over their mouth and nose when entering, exiting, traveling through, or spending time inside buildings. Phase II: Indoor and outdoor patio spaces can be opened for service, but occupancy must be limited to no more than 50% of capacity. In this June 4, 2020, file photo Virginia Gov. Learn more on the National Park Service website >, NOTE: As a result of recent heavy rains, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia's Blue Ridge is currently closed from Milepost 112.4 to Milepost 135.9. Roller skating fans apparently don’t like to be kept waiting. Learn more on the Roanoke County website >, Treetop Quest aerial adventure course has resumed daily operations. Hot tubs, spas, saunas, splash pads, spray pools, and play features must remain closed. “I had people contacting me in the throes of this thing,” he says. Sk8 Dojo is a unique edifice in Virginia Beach. Phase II: Indoor & outdoor recreational sports may occur if 10 feet of physical distance can be maintained by instructors, participants, and spectators. We’ve always had that structure in place. Phase II: Businesses are to remain closed to the public. “We disinfect (our skates). The venue, owned and managed by the Colonial Downs Group, spent as much as $500,000 on sanitizing equipment that includes divider shields between the gambling machines and a fancy apparatus that allows for touch-free scans to take customers’ temperatures before entering. All parts of Virginia … In this June 4, 2020, file photo Virginia Gov. In pre-pandemic times, as seen here in this undated file photo, there were likely more people dining and watching movies inside The Commodore theater in Portsmouth than there are now. And while swimming pools have largely reopened to recreation, “hot tubs, spas, saunas, splash pads, spray pools, and interactive play features” remain closed as have outdoor summer camps. But a city zoning law won’t allow it. Movie theaters, which are now permitted to reopen under Phase 3 guidelines, are almost all waiting a few more weeks until the movie studios debut their first new wide-release movies since March. Ralph Northam’s plan to reopen the state. “They have precautions and I took precautions,” Schissler said, holding a pack of sanitizing wipes. Tennessee: The following businesses were allowed to reopen in Tennessee. You’d point to the crab leg, and with luck, you get the crab leg you were after. HB 1992 remedies this situation. Virginia time zone and map with current time in the largest cities. NOTE: Businesses are doing their best to adapt to new policies, health requirements, and best practices in response to COVID-19. 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