Virginia to Relax Restrictions & Allow Outdoor Amusements to Reopen
BREAKING NEWS—Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, held a press conference from Richmond on February 24th at 11am to give an update on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, hospitalizations, and to lift some of the previous restrictions placed on the commonwealth. Eased restrictions will have a positive impact on the outdoor amusement industry in Virginia.
Beginning March 1st, outdoor entertainment venues will be permitted to operate at 30% capacity with a 1,000 person cap, increased from a 250 person cap. Northam said he expects the 1,000 person cap to be lifted in April. Large outdoor amusement parks are allowed to operate at a total capacity of 50%.
Other eased restrictions include: private outdoor gatherings of no more than 25 people, increased from 10 people, alcohol sales extended to 12am from 10pm, and the 12am-5am curfew has been lifted. Continue to check Carnival Warehouse for updates on reopening news across the country.
Beginning March 1st, outdoor entertainment venues will be permitted to operate at 30% capacity with a 1,000 person cap, increased from a 250 person cap. Northam said he expects the 1,000 person cap to be lifted in April. Large outdoor amusement parks are allowed to operate at a total capacity of 50%.
Other eased restrictions include: private outdoor gatherings of no more than 25 people, increased from 10 people, alcohol sales extended to 12am from 10pm, and the 12am-5am curfew has been lifted. Continue to check Carnival Warehouse for updates on reopening news across the country.
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