The emergency standard will take effect upon publication at the end of July and is set to expire within six months or upon expiration of the Governor's State of Emergency or the enactment of a permanent standard. (Credit: Shutterstock) The emergency standard will take effect upon publication at the end of July and is set to expire within six months or upon expiration of the Governor's State of Emergency or the enactment of a permanent standard. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), the state's version of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), will enforce a standard that mandates —  and, in some instances, exceeds — guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and OSHA. The new standard covers most private employers in Virginia, as well as all state and local employees.

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