Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today eased some of his coronavirus restrictions that have limited the number of customers allowed at area businesses over the past year.
Northam will allow event venues to have up to 500 people, or a total of 30% capacity of the forum, up from 250 poeple. If you're having a party, the governor will allow you to welcome a total of 100 of your friends if your event is held outdoors. That's up from the limit of 10 people indoors and 25 people out.
The governor is easing restrictions on sporting events, allowing the total number of spectators to increase from 25 to 100 people per field, or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for indoor settings, and from 250 to 500 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for outdoor.
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