Virginia Governor Says Young People Not Wearing Masks Driving Up COVID-19 Cases In Commonwealth

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says rising cases of COVID-19 in Virginia can be traced to young people not wearing face mask, while the Commonwealth is operating under a face mask mandate. The Governor says he is requesting municipalities in the Tidewater area to send their COVID-19 plans for his review. He is also sending a letter to officials in the hot spots, reminding them of their authority to enforce the face mask mandate.