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Latest Updates


GOVERNOR'S CAPACITY UPDATES: Feb. 23, 2021

FACE COVERING AMENDMENT UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2020

REMOTE LEARNING DURING THANKSGIVING: Nov. 13, 2020

COVID TESTING FOR NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES: Nov. 13, 2020

YOUTH WINTER SPORTS DELAYED: Nov. 13, 2020

MONONGALIA COUNTY | BARS CLOSURE LIFTED (rescinded as of 4 p.m. Sept. 2, 2020; re-opened Oct. 13, 2020)
(August 31, 2020) The countywide bar closure has been lifted. In order to reopen, such establishments must implement additional safety measures as described in the guidance document: Supplemental Protocols for Reopening Monongalia County Bars​.

STATEWIDE | NURSING HOME VISITATION REVISED
(Aug. 21, 2020) Visitation by the general public to any of West Virginia's nursing home facilities is prohibited, except in cases of compassionate care due to end-of-life or deteriorating physical and/or mental health. This prohibition does not apply to assisted living facilities.

​*NEW* Assisted Living Facilities (Revised)

STATEWIDE | SOCIAL GATHERING LIMIT
(July 14, 2020) The limit for all purely social gatherings has been reduced to 25 individuals. The limitation does not apply to any activity, business, or entity that has been deemed essential, such as religious services, weddings, or group meetings, conferences, or other special events held for essential businesses and operations, as defined by Executive Order 9-20, as amended.

STATEWIDE | FAIRS, FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & SIMILAR EVENTS PROHIBITED
(July 14, 2020) All fairs, festivals, carnivals, or similar events, as well as all indoor or outdoor concerts, are prohibited.

STATEWIDE | INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT
(July 7, 2020) All West Virginians age 9 and older are required to wear a face covering at all indoor public places where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. For children ages 2 years old through 8 years old, face coverings are not required. However, it is recommended that parents or guardians use their best judgment as to when to assist their children, ages 2 through 8, with wearing a face covering. Under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing, and anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance should not wear face coverings and are exempt from the face covering requirement. Face shields are an acceptable substitute for those with physical conditions that may cause them to be unable to properly wear a face covering.​

As of July 8, 2020, all guidance documents have been updated to reflect Governor Justice's Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement​.​


Additional Reopening Guidance

​Here is a link to Gov. Jim Justice's plan for The Comeback. Links will be updated daily when additional guidance becomes available.
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Individual links:

May 4:
Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
Restaurants with takeaway dining or outdoor dining
​Religious entities and funeral homes
​Hair and cosmetology services

May 11:
Wellness centers
Drive-in movie theaters

May 15: 
Outdoor guided fishing and rock climbing

May 18: ​
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)
Sports training facilities

May 21: ​
Indoor dining at restaurants
Large/specialty retail stores
State park campgrounds for in-state residents only (Guidance for ALL campgrounds)
Hatfield McCoy Trail System
Outdoor recreation rentals (kayaks, bicycles, boats, rafts, canoes, ATVs, and similar equipment)
Outdoor motorsport and powersport racing with no spectators
Tanning businesses​​
Whitewater rafting
Ziplining​
Indoor malls and similar facilities​

Additional guidance documents are available for hotels, motels, condo hotels, rental properties and cabins.

May 26: ​
State Park cabins and lodges (in-state residents only)
Bars (indoor bars at 50% capacity and outdoor bars)
Museums & visitor centers
Zoos​

May 30:
Limited video lottery retailers
Swimming pools
Bowling alleys, pool halls, roller rinks and other places with indoor amusement​

June 5:
Casinos​
Movie theaters 

June 8:
Low-contact outdoor youth sports 
WVSSAC-sanctioned athletics and band summer training programs 
Little league sports practices 
All remaining adult sports facilities including indoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, outdoor basketball courts and similar venues

June 10:
Private campgrounds and state park campgrounds, cabins and lodges to out-of-state guests. Stays may last no longer than seven days.

June 19: 
Guidance for vacation travel

June 22:
Youth sports games with spectators
Outdoor sporting events with spectators
Outdoor equestrian events with spectators
Summer youth camps
Outdoor motorsport and powersport racing with spectators​
In-person high school graduation ceremonies (Guidance from WV Dept. of Education)
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)

July 1: 
​Fairs, festivals​, amusement parks and rides  (Re-closed July 14, 2020, re-opening announced in March 2021 for May 2021)
Outdoor open-air concerts​​ (Re-closed July 14, 2020)

July 6: 
Indoor mask mandate


Additional Guidance:
Auctions
Bingo Halls
Outdoor parks and playgrounds
In-person graduation ceremonies​
Government employees / office buildings​
 
​ACTIVE Reopening Guidance Documents (Listed Alphabetically)