Governor Ralph Northam

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

.@FirstLadyVA and I are thrilled to have support from @amazon as we work with @codeVirginia to ensure students across the Commonwealth can continue their computer science education at home and as they transition back to school. https://t.co/lY8pr55D5I — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @VisitVirginia: @GovernorVA and @FirstLadyVA are sending a message of gratitude to our frontline healthcare workers across Virginia. Our… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

And the Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved nearly $100 million in public transportation funding that Virginia is receiving through the federal CARES Act to help offset the revenue losses that local governments and transit agencies are seeing amid the #COVID19 crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We remain focused on supporting businesses and infrastructure affected by #COVID19 closures. @GOVirginia will use $14.6 million to create a new Economic Resilience and Recovery Program––our regional councils will use this money to address business needs in their communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @chesapeakebay: Thank you to the @VaMRC for taking this important step, the @GovernorVA Administration and @NatResourcesVA for their lea… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Yesterday, I announced that Virginia received a $2 million grant from @samhsagov to help address the mental health impacts of #COVID19. Our 40 community services boards and @VirginiaHHA will use this funding to provide critical behavioral health services in this time of crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

While we focus on physical health during this pandemic, we also know that the crisis is taking a toll on mental health. Those on the front lines often find themselves in need of help to cope with the emotional stress of being constantly exposed to trauma, loss, and suffering. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Today, I toured one of three free walkup testing events that @RichmondCity_HD is holding in public housing communities across the city this week. Access to #COVID19 testing is a vital part of moving Virginia forward––and we can't leave uninsured or underinsured residents behind. https://t.co/IFElfx6lNx — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @HenryGraff: NOW: @GovernorVA makes stop to visit COVID-19 testing site for residents of Creighton Court in Richmond. @NBC12 https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

It was great to join @SCHEVnews, @VASecofEdu, @dei_virginia, Dr. Howard, and our college presidents to discuss how we can support students amid this crisis. The #COVID19 pandemic has made longstanding inequities even more apparent––and we will continue to address them head on. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

This week is National Infant Immunization Week, and we want to take the opportunity to highlight the importance of keeping up childhood vaccinations, even during the #COVID19 pandemic. Visit @CDCgov for more information: https://t.co/tDHkYgYRcO — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We are also working with local health departments to ensure that people who are vulnerable, such as economically disadvantaged populations, have access to #COVID19 tests. We remain focused on increasing testing volume and timeliness and decreasing backlogs to keep up with demand. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Since we announced our testing task force last week, we have increased our statewide testing capacity by 41 percent. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Karen Remley and her team for hitting the ground running as we work to ramp up testing across the Commonwealth. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @C_Herring: ICYMI: Some VA localities have general elections soon. Due to Covid-19, @GovernorVA has moved elections back to May 19th. We… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Join me live at 2:00 PM today for the latest updates on #COVID19 in Virginia. Watch here: https://t.co/x1l1fOE7Cd — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

All Virginians need to continue taking actions to keep themselves and others safe. 🏠 Stay home 🛒 Only leave the house for essential needs like groceries or prescriptions 😷 Cover your face in public 🚶🏾↔️🚶🏽‍♀️ Stay six feet away from others 🚫 Avoid gatherings of more than 10 https://t.co/QnFl3r8vuC — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @virginianpilot: UPDATE: A new group has been formed to help Virginia reopen its economy, and the governor announced the first steps of… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @justindotnet: Today the @GovernorVA provided a roadmap for the criteria necessary to ease public health restrictions in the Commonwealt… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

The video of today's briefing with sign language interpreting and closed captioning is available here: https://t.co/DmrdVgFcNX — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Watch the full video of today's presentation here: https://t.co/twSJUBkzS5 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Things will look different in the future––Phase One is not a return to normal. Virginians will continue teleworking, social distancing, and wearing face coverings. But we're all on the same team in the fight against #COVID19, and we'll move forward together. #ForwardVirginia — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We have also put together a #COVID19 Business Task Force, which represents diverse industries, geographies, and backgrounds from across the Commonwealth. These folks are providing valuable input for how we can reopen safely and responsibly, and strengthen consumer confidence. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia needs to test a lot more—just like every state. We have a goal of testing at least 10,000 Virginians each day. To do that, we will rely on help from the @VaNationalGuard, community testing, and private, hospital, and commercial labs. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia will need to see the following to enter Phase One: 🦠 Percentage of positive tests over 14 days moving downward 🦠 Downward trend in hospitalizations and ICU admissions over 14 days 🦠 Adequate hospital beds and ICU capacity 🦠 Stable PPE supply — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We must move forward in a way that prioritizes public health and builds public confidence. The #ForwardVirginia blueprint is data-driven and includes clear benchmarks for how the Commonwealth will begin Phase One of reopening ⤵️ — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Hospitalizations and ICU admissions are stable, and so far we remain well below our total hospital capacity. And more good news: over 1,600 #COVID19 patients have been successfully treated and discharged from Virginia hospitals. https://t.co/dBfirXtnga — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We all are bearing a lot, and it is making a real difference. While cases initially doubled every 3 days, it is now taking about 9 days––3 times longer––for confirmed cases to double in Virginia. That means our growth rate has slowed and the curve is flattening. https://t.co/0Q5zheqxQF — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia has taken aggressive action to flatten the #COVID19 curve—and it’s working.  But our daily case numbers are still rising, as you can see from the blue line on this chart. https://t.co/CNbpLDeuQ7 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Our #ForwardVirginia blueprint will help guide the Commonwealth on when and how to begin easing public health restrictions safely. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Learn more about the elections on May 19 here: https://t.co/lC6uVytkeh — PolitiTweet.org