As a territory manager in the construction machinery industry, I strongly oppose adopting a permanent standard to address infectious disease issues.  These measures while necessary during the first and only pandemic we have faced in our lifetime are not necessary or appropriate as a permanent standard.

The proposed permanent standard has no specified end date and is based on a temporary standard for a temporary health crisis for which there are now 2 vaccines distributed to Virginia with 95% efficacy and several more candidates are nearing the end of their trials.

The standard is burdensome, obsolete, difficult to enforce, costly in time and money, and lacks flexibility to adapt to current science and innovation.  I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to the adoption of a Permanent Standard, with no expiration, for what is a temporary health situation.

I am committed to the health and safety of my coworkers/employees and thank you for the opportunity to publicly comment

David Driskill