Re: Proposed Revocation of the Virginia Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus that Causes COVID-19, 16VAC25-220

Dear Commissioner Pan and Members of the Safety and Health Codes Board,

On behalf of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s more than 28,000 business members, we are grateful for the Board’s announced intent to revoke the Virginia Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus that causes COVID-19, 16VAC25-220.

This is welcome news and goes a long way to removing the barriers and burdens we have previously cited regarding the permanent standard. While the health and safety of our workforce and customers remains a top priority for Virginia businesses, we agree that it is past time for the revocation of the existing standard.

We welcome the opportunity to work with the Board on future guidance to ensure employers have the resources and tools necessary to best protect their workers and customers, while allowing for maximum flexibility and economic growth.

Thank you for this action and for your service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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