COVID-19 in Virginia: LIVE updates for Thursday, July 2 – wtvr.com

RICHMOND, Va. -- In an effort to provide accurate, easy-to-read information on the on-going COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our community, WTVR.com will update this post with the day's local coronavirus headlines and statistics.

COVID-19 IN VIRGINIA (Scroll to bottom for U.S. stats)

Positive COVID-19 Cases: 63,735 (+532 from Wednesday)People Hospitalized: 6,333 (+71 from Wednesday)COVID-19-Linked Deaths: 1,816 (+30 from Wednesday)Total Tests: 744,480 (+18,328 from Wednesday)

*NOTE: This data is provided from the Virginia Department of Health daily at 9 a.m. Officials said their cutoff for data is 5 p.m. the previous day. So your local health department may have issued an alert about a case before it is added to the statewide tally released the following day. Get the latest charts and updated numbers from VDH here.

Depend on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for complete coverage of this important developing story.

COVID-19 LOCAL HEADLINES

Virginia will maintain restrictions on bar seating under Phase 3As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in some states, Governor Ralph Northam has decided bar seating will remain prohibited in restaurants when Phase Three begins Wednesday, July 1. Read more.

Safety and health board drafting temporary COVID-19 standardsAs the Commonwealth prepares to begin phase three of the reopening process on Wednesday, a state board continued its work on Monday to craft a set of emergency temporary standards for Virginia's workplaces aimed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read more.

Doctors support in-class learning as schools debate plansThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is strongly advocating students to be physically present in school as much as possible when school resumes in August and September. Read more.

Red Cross urging blood donations, testing for antibodiesThe Red Cross is urging Central Virginians to donate blood during the COVID-19 crisis and will test blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time. Read more.

Fauci warns that US may not reach herd immunity levels even with a vaccineDr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that even if a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, it still may not yield herd immunity. Read more.

More COVID-19 patients discharged from Virginia hospitalsMore than 35 additional COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Virginia hospitals in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA). Read more.

New COVID-19 outbreak reported Sundayoutbreaks at long-term care facilities with a total of 6,776 COVID-19 cases and 1,059 deaths. That is up 33 cases and 5 additional deaths from the previous day's report. Read more.

What to expect when Richmond moves into Phase 3 of reopening on July 1Gov. Ralph Northam's face covering requirement in indoor public spaces will remain in place, but guidelines for social gatherings, businesses, venues, entertainment, and recreation centers have changed to allow for greater capacity. Read more.

Child tests positive for COVID-19 after possible exposure at Chesterfield daycareA child has tested positive for COVID-19 after a possible exposure at a Chesterfield County daycare earlier this month. Read more.

Virginia is one of more than a dozen US states now requiring masks to be worn in publicWith coronavirus cases ramping up in a number of US states, more than a dozen US governors have issued mandates to wear masks while in public settings. Read more.

About 40,000 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the US on Thursday, a new record U.S. experienced its largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. Read more.

COVID-19 cases are surging among young peopleCoronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores, and restaurants have reopened. Read more.

Northam: Virginia will enter Phase 3 on July 1Phase Three of the reopening process will begin in Virginia on Wednesday, July 1, Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. Northam said the decision comes as statewide numbers continue to trend in a positive direction. Read more.

$50m in CARES Act funding to help families with rent, mortgage paymentsVirginia Ralph Northam is calling on Chief Circuit Court judges around the state to extend an eviction moratorium as appropriate in their locality. Read more.

US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 monthsNew coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak. Read more.

Virginia hits lowest COVID-19 positivity rate milestoneGovernor Ralph Northam seems to be pleased with Virginia's COVID-19 numbers. Read more.

State health officials tipped off to hundreds of COVID-19 mask violationsThe Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 hotline has received 755 complaints related to COVID-19 mask violations since May 29. Roughly one-third of those complaints, according to VDH spokesperson, involve food and beverage establishments not following mask rules. Read more.

Richmond, Chesterfield address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic, Latino communitiesRichmond City and Chesterfield Health Districts are collaborating to expand outreach and services to Hispanic and Latino communities who may be disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Read more.

Henrico grab-and-go meal distribution moving to summer scheduleHenrico County Public Schools grab-and-go meals distribution service will move to a summer schedule Monday, as will its mobile technology hubs and an information hotline designed to help families during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.

Northam announces phased approach for school reopeningGovernor Ralph Northam unveiled a phased reopening approach for preK-12 schools in Virginia.We know parents want to know what to expect this summer and in the fall, to be clear, all Virginia schools will open for students next year, but the school experience will look very different, said Northam at a Tuesday press conference. Read more here.

Richmond, Henrico Health Departments release safety recommendations for protestersThe Richmond and Henrico Health Departments have released safety recommendations for those partaking in protests during the COVID-19 pandemic.More here.

How to find work during COVID-19 pandemic: 'People are still hiring'some employers are still hiring during the global health pandemic. Here are some tips for finding works from experts. More here.

Virginia Together Fund: Help families impacted by COVID-19CBS 6 is announcing the creation of The Virginia Together Fund -- a partnership with Feed More and Mission From the Heart.More here.

Dad teaches science lessons by making dinosaurs flyDinosaurs are soaring through the air once again! At least, they are at 5-year-old Finn Thomass house. More here.

'Virginia Graduates Together' will salute class of 2020 with musical performances, speechesGovernor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam will celebrate the commonwealths graduating seniors during a statewide virtual celebration. More here.

'Role model' high schoolers start innovative online education program for younger studentsLife is anything but normal for school kids across Virginia. Many have struggled to keep up with distance learning, but four Maggie Walker honors students are helping through Project EngageRVA. More here.

Deep Run robotics team creates PPEDeep Run High Schools Team 1086 Blue Cheese Robotics team had its winning 2020 season cut short because of the coronavirus. However, the group quickly pivoted and found a way to re-channel efforts to help the community. More here.

Free science kits help Richmond students learn at homeAn educational nonprofit called Blue Sky Fund is distributing 1,500 free home science learning kits for students at Richmond Public Schools. Those kits are being handed out at Richmond Public Schools' meal distribution sites. More here.

Virginia woman hands out scholarships to high school seniors: 'Theyre going to make it'"Its just my way of giving back to the community and helping young people because they need some encouragement. They need motivation," said Tracey McMillon. More here.

Virginia State Parks opening more beaches for recreation activitiesVirginia State Parks tidal beaches are now open for recreation activities while inland lakefront beaches remain closed. More here.

Inside the Facebook Group guiding thousands of Richmond dinersIn these uncertain times, people can take comfort in advice and guidance from others. That includes ideas on where to eat. More here.

New Richmond restaurant owner asks for help: 'We used our life savings'A new Richmond restaurant is asking for help. Subconscious Cafe, located in the Fan, was forced to close days before its planned Grand Opening. More here.

Virginia Beach reopens, but it will be far from a normal day at the beachIf youre hoping to use the Memorial Day weekend to swim, surf, sunbathe, or fish, youre in luck. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront was set to open -- with restrictions -- on Friday. More here.

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