For Businesses in the Commonwealth of Virginia:
5/14/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 62 – JURISDICTIONS TEMPORARILY DELAYED FROM ENTERING PHASE ONE IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 61 AND PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN PHASE ZERO
Executive Order 61, issued on May 8, 2020, and effective at 12:00 a.m., May 15, 2020, eased certain restrictions imposed under Second Amended Executive Order 53 and Executive Order 55 (both Orders are collectively referred to as Phase Zero). Executive Order 61 sets out the Commonwealth of Virginia’s path into Phase One.
On May 9, 2020, local officials from the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, as well as the Towns of Dumfries, Herndon, Leesburg, and Vienna (Northern Virginia Region) requested to remain in Phase Zero.
5/8/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 61 – PHASE ONE EASING OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
While Virginia’s efforts and sacrifices seem to have slowed the spread of the virus, we know it is still present. It is critical that as we begin to ease some of the restrictions in the next phase of our response, we remain vigilant, cautious, and measured.
4/8/2020: Executive Directive Ten (2020) – Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to Take Certain Administrative Action Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The health and general welfare of Virginia residents require that state action be taken to help alleviate the conditions caused by this situation.
3/30/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 55 – TEMPORARY STAY AT HOME ORDER DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
All individuals in Virginia shall remain at their place of residence, except as provided below by this Order and Executive Order 53. To the extent individuals use shared or outdoor spaces, whether on land or on water, they must at all times maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person, with the exception of family or household members or caretakers.
3/25/2020: ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR AND STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER – Order of Public Health Emergency Two
The Governor and State Health Commissioner hereby issue this Order prohibiting all inpatient and outpatient surgical hospitals licensed under 12 VAC 5-410, free-standing endoscopy centers, physicians’ offices, and dental, orthodontic, and endodontic offices in the Commonwealth from providing procedures and surgeries that require PPE, which if delayed, are not anticipated to cause harm to the patient by negatively affecting the patient’s health outcomes, or leading to disability or death. This does not include outpatient visits delivered in hospital-based clinics..
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Governor Ralph Northam’s Website
- 3/23/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 53 – TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, RECREATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, GATHERINGS, NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL BUSINESSES, AND CLOSURE OF K-12 SCHOOLS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
- 3/20/2020: AMENDED ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR AND STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY – Order of Public Health Emergency One
- 3/20/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 52 – INCREASES IN HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY IN RESPONSE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
- 3/12/2020: EXECUTIVE ORDER 51 – DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
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Virginia Department of Public Health Website
Financial Tools for Small Businesses:
4/24/2020: Joint Statement by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Resumption of the Paycheck Protection Program
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the resumption of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP):
“We are pleased that President Trump has signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which provides critical additional funding for American workers and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We want to thank Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy for working with us on a bipartisan basis to ensure that the Paycheck Protection Program is funded so that small businesses can keep hardworking Americans on the payroll.
“The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30 AM EDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure that SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation.
“The PPP has supported more than 1.66 million small businesses and protected over 30 million jobs for hardworking Americans. With the additional funds appropriated by Congress, tens of millions of additional workers will benefit from this critical relief.
“We encourage all approved lenders to process loan applications previously submitted by eligible borrowers and disburse funds expeditiously. All eligible borrowers who need these funds should work with an approved lender to apply. Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan.
“The Trump Administration is fully committed to ensuring that America’s workers and small businesses continue to get the resources they need to get through this challenging time.”
Learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program
Apply NOW: Congress Replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program
3/25/2020: Financial Tools & Resources to Help Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
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The U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General published two White Paper Reports on Friday, April 3, 2020, to promote program integrity and mitigate the risk of financial loss for COVID-19 related credit programs. The first report addressed “Risk Awareness and Lessons Learned from Prior Audits of Economic Stimulus Loans,” and the second report addressed “Risk Awareness and Lessons Learned from Audits and Inspections of Economic Injury Disaster Loans.”
You can access these reports by using the links below:
1. Risk Awareness and Lessons Learned from Prior Audits of Economic Stimulus Loans
2. Risk Awareness and Lessons Learned from Audits and Inspections of Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Call For Comments: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
General:
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3/16/202020: 15 Days To Slow The Spread – The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
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Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Web page
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