Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday eased restrictions on healthcare providers and volunteers as the officials continue to fight the continued rise of coronavirus cases in the state.
“While we are seeing promising signs in our ongoing fight against COVID-19, we must continue to prepare for all scenarios, and that includes making sure we have to the necessary staff to confront a potential medical surge,” said Governor Northam. “This pandemic is placing extraordinary demands on our doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, and these policies will enable us to expand our health care workforce so more trained medical professionals can step in and help.”
It is estimated that up to 30,000 additional workers are needed in Virginia’s hospitals, long-term care facilities, and public health departments, should a surge of coronavirus patients flood state hospitals, the governor said.
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