This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus. 

• Face coverings are still mandated, per the executive order signed by Governor Northam.

• The Shelter In Place order for Northern Virginia has expired, as the entire state moves further into Phase Two.

• Governor Northam announced details of Phase Three, but the state will not announce its commencement date until June 26, 2020. 
  • Phase Three includes the following changes:
    • The conclusion of all capacity caps for nonessential establishments.
    • Entertainment venues (parks, zoos, music venues, etc.) can reopen to 50% capacity.
    • Gyms can reopen to 75% capacity.
    • Child care facilities will fully open.
    • Swimming pools will be permitted to reach 75% capacity.

• Virginia reported its lowest number of daily COVID-19 deaths since April 2020.

• Governor Northam spoke in Spanish, addressing Virginia’s Latinix community, which comprises 10% of Virginia’s total population
  • Governor Northam stated, “Clearly, Latino communities are disproportionately affected by this virus,” as data has concluded that 45% of cases of Virginia’s COVID-19 cases have been among Hispanic or Latino residents.

• The number of new cases seen daily has increased.

• Virginia is only ahead of 18 states  in testing residents (per 100,000).
  • Fairfax County is still seen as a hotspot in the state, as well as all surrounding territories.