Delegate David Reid

07/14/2020

COVID-19 Update 7/14:

While there is not currently reason for panic here in Virginia, I wanted to share on update on the uptick we have begun to see.

- Northern, Northwest, Southwest, and Central VA have remained steady or decreased, Eastern VA (the Tidewater region) has seen a concerning and sharp increase.
- Cases among 20-29 year olds have increased 250% since early June.
- Almost 2,000 households have received or been approved for rent relief.

Please continue to social distance, and wear masks. Please don't erase the sacrifices made so far by letting the virus stage a comeback here in Virginia.

07/02/2020

Yesterday the bills we passed in the 2020 Legislative Session became law. I wanted to share some changes that I am particularly proud of, some of which I have been working on since I was first elected!

I'm already starting to think about next year's portfolio, so please let me know if you have any suggested changes to state code.

06/25/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/25

Percent positivity continues to trend downward statewide but Loudoun has increased to 8.5% and hospitalizations are up here at home.

The Governor also announced that he is ending his Tues/Thurs briefings, so we will continue to keep you updated, but our schedule will be in flux as well.

It remains important to follow social distancing guidelines to avoid a relapse here in Virginia.

06/24/2020

scc.virginia.gov

Friends in Loudoun-

The Greenway is trying to raise rates to nearly $8 by 2025, but there’s something we can do to stop the rate hike.

The SCC, which approves those rate hikes, is conducting the public hearing remotely. You can provide up to five minutes of comment by filling out a form on the commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/webcasting, sending an email to [email protected], or by calling 804-371-9141 during normal business hours. The deadline to provide the contact information to the SCC is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26.

06/23/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/23

COVID-19 Update 6/23:

Major Update: VA will move to Phase III on Weds, July 1. See details in comments.

Additional updates on schools, contact tracing, metrics & more.

Stay safe and thank you for keeping each other in mind during this long, difficult process.

06/22/2020

Reid: Post-COVID-19 economic recovery priorities

COVID-19 Update 6/22:

As we emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns around Virginia, there are painful budget cuts ahead. I have shared a few priorities to ensure families aren't hurt any more than they already have been:

- Freezing In State Tuition
- Funding Broadband Expansion
- Investing in Business Ready Sites
- Investing in the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

Let me know what your priorities are, and as always I'm happy to answer any questions.

https://www.roanoke.com/opinion/commentary/reid-post-covid-19-economic-recovery-priorities/article_3fc8aad5-8d53-531a-b4ec-d1e439b0e6c2.html

By David Reid

06/21/2020

I’ve been blessed to have two loving father figures in my life. My dad, Myron Reid, who just passed away in January, and my foster dad, John Gregory. Happy Father’s Day to both of them and “Thank You!” for helping make me the person I am today.

06/18/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/18:
Phase III guidelines are now available. Lots to digest. We are NOT going to go into Phase III tomorrow, but I am sharing this so that our citizens and business owners are prepared.

As always, let me know if you have any questions. Stay safe and healthy.

06/17/2020

Del. Reid: Developing a second-wave containment strategy for COVID-19

COVID Update 6/17: As the first wave of COVID-19 continues to abate, we need to be prepared to implement a new strategy if a second wave comes our way. I've published an op-ed in the Loudoun Times-Mirror today detailing a potential plan for the flu season.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Stay safe and healthy.

https://www.loudountimes.com/opinion/del-reid-developing-a-second-wave-containment-strategy-for-covid-19/article_a05312a0-b0bc-11ea-a1e6-1fe87cf7df53.html

We know a lot more now than we did in March when we started dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We also know that it has always been “easier to criticize

06/11/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/11

Two Major Updates:

1. Phase II begins tomorrow in Loudoun. What does that mean?

- Vulnerable populations should remain at home
- No social gatherings of 50 or more, but 6 feet apart
- Indoor Dining: 50% capacity
- Gyms: 30% capacity
- Indoor retail: 50% capacity
- Religious services: 50% capacity
- Museums, zoos, entertainment venues: 50% capacity
- Hot tubs, spas, saunas remain closed.
- Indoor & outdoor swimming pools may open for lap swimming, diving, exercise, & instruction only.
- Indoor and outdoor recreational sports may occur if ten feet of physical distance can be maintained by all instructors, participants, and spectators. Spectators + participants must fall below 50% of occupancy.

Read more here:https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines.pdf

2. Colleges will reopen next year, but with many, many changes. Read more here:https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Higher-Education-Reopening-Guidance.pdf

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

I'll be sharing more links for reading over the weekend to be sure everyone know what to do in Phase II.

06/09/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/9

Big news today: all PreK-12 schools will be reopening in the Fall! Details in the video, with many more to come.

Youth sports will also be happening this Summer, with special precautions, and certain prohibitions on shared equipment. Exact guidelines to follow.

Lastly, we will be entering Phase II in Northern Virginia on Friday. Previous FB posts cover these details, but I will share it again on Thursday so everyone can be ready.

Thanks for your patience and your efforts in these difficult times.

06/04/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/4

COVID-19 Update 6/4: Testing continues to stay above 10K per day as we move towards Phase II, which starts throughout Virginia tomorrow.

While I have mostly been making videos to provide updates about COVID-19, I wanted to share some thoughts on the Governor's announcement of the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond. I am almost certainly not the best messenger, but I think everyone has the obligation to use whatever platforms they have to speak for what is right, and what is just, and to be as empathetic as we can to one another.

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

06/03/2020

COVID-19 Update 6/3:

Phase II will begin across Virginia on Friday, 6/5. However, Northern Virginia (Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William) and Richmond will NOT enter Phase II for at least another week.

What is Phase II?

- Vulnerable populations should remain at home
- No social gatherings of 50 or more, but 6 feet apart
- Indoor Dining: 50% capacity
- Gyms: 30% capacity
- Indoor retail: 50% capacity
- Religious services: 50% capacity
- Museums, zoos, entertainment venues: 50% capacity
- Hot tubs, spas, saunas remain closed.
- Indoor & outdoor swimming pools may open for lap swimming, diving, exercise, & instruction only.
- Indoor and outdoor recreational sports may occur if ten feet of physical distance can be maintained by all instructors, participants, and spectators. Spectators + participants must fall below 50% of occupancy.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

05/28/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/28

A few updates today:

- Phase I begins in Northern VA, Richmond, and Accomack Co. tomorrow.
- Phase 2 for the rest of Virginia is at least one week away, at a minimum.
- Percent positivity continues to trend down.
- Mask mandate goes into effect statewide tomorrow inside buildings. For execeptions, see my previous post.
- CVS locations will begin offering testing soon, more on that later.

Thanks everyone for keeping informed and taking care of one another.

05/26/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/26: Two big announcements today.

1. The Governor announced today that he is requiring Virginians to wear masks in public with specific guidelines that I have attached as slides. This mandate begins Friday, May 29th. I want to make clear that this is not a criminal matter, and there will be no law enforcement involved in the process.

2. Northern Virginia is on pace to begin a Phase I reopening on Friday, May 29th. I'll share more information later this week.

Thank you for your patience and willingness to protect one another as our economy begins to reopen.

05/25/2020

This is the first Memorial Day since the death of my Dad, TEC5 Myron V. Reid. He served in the US Army from 17 FEB 1943 to 7 NOV 1945 and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Theater Ribbon with two Bronze battle stars. Because he passed during the legislative session, and since then we’ve all been trying to adjust to the COVID-19 impacts, I haven’t had much time to think about his passing until today.

He was 19 yrs. old, with a 9th grade education, and working as paper hanger in Buena Vista, VA when his Nation called on him to travel to far-off Europe and help defend our freedoms. He would occasionally share World War II stories about sleeping on the ground in a German forest, bathing in a freezing cold stream in France, and the relentless nighttime bombings that would throw him from his cot.

As we take time this Memorial Day to recognize, remember, and honor our military who have given the greatest sacrifice to our Nation, I’d like to give a special remembrance for all those WWII veterans, especially my Dad, who set an example of service that I have tried to emulate.

05/22/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/22: Time is flying by, and testing is ramping up. I wanted to share some slides today on upcoming testing events, the testing metrics we are following, and some resources as most of the state moves through Phase I.

Here in Northern Virginia, we are still on pace to begin Phase I on May 29th. Early next week, we'll know definitively.

I hope everyone has a good Memorial Day Weekend, and please remember that the virus does not care if it is a holiday or not, so please do ensure you follow the social distancing guidelines we have all gotten so good at.

05/20/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/20: 10,000 test threshold crossed for the first time, positivity continues to trend down, and more.

It's a short update today, as Northern Virginia remains on pace for beginning Phase I reopening on May 29th. Please continue to be vigilant and venture out for essential business only.

05/19/2020

Followers to this page have nearly doubled since the COVID-19 crisis began, and I hope that is because you are getting value from the updates, videos, and slides that I have been posting to ensure you have the info you need to make safe, responsible decisions.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to answer all your questions, and I'll continue to do so as things change from day to day.

Yours in service,

David

05/18/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/18

COVID-19 Update 5/18: Long video today with lots of info!

- Loudoun testing location on 5/20 with 1,000 tests for all ages, regardless of symptoms. Details here: https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5790
- $36 million coming for Loudoun to support COVID-19 prevention
- How beaches will reopen and when
- Updates on education going forward
- Summary of the Governor's press conference

Thanks for listening and for your sacrifices during this crisis. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay out of trouble.

05/16/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/15

COVID-19 Update 5/15: Summarizing the Gov's press conference, revenue will be down ~$1 Billion, why we are reopening parts of the state today and what parts are not reopening, testing updates and more.

It remains important to follow social distancing guidelines no matter where you are in Virginia, as the "Safer at home" order goes into effect today.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

05/13/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/13: Summarizing the Governor's press conference, reopening in Nova delayed to 5/29 at the earliest due to slower decline in cases, and more.

Thank for for coping with the ups and downs we are sharing together. It is a hard and stressful time for everyone, and nobody appreciates your sacrifices more than I do.

05/12/2020

All, the Governor just announced that Northern Virginia will be opening up no earlier than May 29th, including Loudoun. Here are the localities effected:

Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William,

Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park

Towns of Dumfries, Herndon, Leesburg, and Vienna

05/11/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/11

COVID-19 Update 5/11: Summarizing the Governor's press conf., testing has almost reached 10K per day, NOVA may open later than May 15 and much more.

I'll share updates as we receive them on the plan for Northern Virginia. In the meantime stay safe, stay healthy, and stay out of trouble.

05/08/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/8: Virginia is on pace for Phase I reopening on May 15. Here are a number of slides detailing exactly what each type of business and public space will be accessible.

If you have questions, please ask and I will do my best to answer as we shift into Phase I. It will last at least 2 weeks, and possibly longer. Your locality may decide to enact stricter regulations, so please consult your local government representatives as well.

In the meantime, thank you for your commitment to keeping one another safe.

05/07/2020

There's no COVID-19 update today from the Commonwealth, but I do have a great story to share from here in Loudoun.

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign to support our heroes & heroines on the frontline, and our local restaurants. $10 is all it takes to help!

We are pleased to announce a new campaign where you can feed our local health care heroes and support our local restaurants at the same time! 👏🥙🍲 "Feed Loudoun's Health Care Heroes" purchases meals from Chamber member restaurants, then has them delivered weekly to Inova Loudoun Hospital and StoneSprings Hospital Center! $10 covers a meal for one health care worker, and our goal is to feed 50 people at both hospitals weekly, all with yummy meals from our restaurants. ➡️ Donate here: https://feedourheroes.loudounchamber.org/ Thank you to our partners CBD-X and Copy General!

#FeedLoudounsHeroes #StrongerTogether #LoudounPossible #LoveLoudoun #GoodNewsLoudoun

05/06/2020

COVID-19 Update 5/6

COVID-19 Update 5/6: The big news remains that VA is on pace for Phase I of reopening May 15th, national Nurses' day, the work of the National Guard, and more.

I'll have another update Friday with details on the Phase I opening of Virginia.

Stay safe and stay healthy, and thanks for staying home.

05/04/2020

COVID-19 5/4 Update: Lots of good news today! The Governor has announced today that Phase 1 of re-opening may begin as soon as May 15.

What does this mean? It means while we all must remain vigilant, businesses will begin to reopen, and life may begin to return to normal.

There will be strict guidelines that businesses must adhere to for cleaning and protecting customers, and specific guidelines for certain industries announced in the coming days.

Finally, my mother in law Norma is recovering from her COVID-19 diagnosis. Your kind thoughts and prayers gave my family strength during this time, and I thank you for it.

05/01/2020

COVID-19 5/1 Update

COVID-19 5/1 Update: Summarizing the Governor's press conference, big increase in testing, new cleaning process for PPE, we will find out soon if non-essential businesses can reopen May 8, and much more!

A lot of positive news today, thanks to everyone's willingness to sacrifice their time and efforts. Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great weekend!

04/29/2020

COVID-19 Update 4/29

COVID-19 Update 4/29: Summarizing the governor's press conference, Public Health Emergency #2 will expire 1st of May (dentists & elective procedures), 200,000 swabs headed to VA for testing and more.

Since I made the video, the Governor has also announced that student loan deferment will continue, as will late payment fee waivers.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

04/27/2020

COVID-19 Update 4/27

COVID-19 Update 4/27: Summarizing the Governor's press conference, testing work group doubles output since last week, cases increase in Loudoun and more.

Please continue to stay home and follow social distancing guidelines until you hear from the Governor and your elected officials.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

04/24/2020

COVID-19 4/24 Update: The Governor announced that today *may* have been our peak for new cases.

He also announced our testing strategy, and the first reopening phase (Phase I). We are hopeful that May 8, two weeks from today, will be when Phase I begins.

Due to the importance of these announcements, instead of a video, I am sharing a 4 of the Governor's most useful slides so you can see our strategy for yourself.

Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Stay safe, stay healthy, and please don't inject yourself with detergent.