Virginia Orders Statewide Closure of Recreational and Entertainment Businesses to the Public, Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and K-12 Schools, Limits Public Gatherings and Restricts Essential Retail Businesses and Professional Services to Following CDC Guidelines

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Governor Northam issued Executive Order 53 (“EO53”) ordering the statewide closure of recreational and educational businesses to the public, non-essential retail businesses, all K-12 schools for the remainder of the academic year, banning all gatherings of more than 10 people, and restricting Essential Retail Businesses and Professional Service Businesses to complying with the CDC guidelines.