As a Virginian, to be the first state to pass such an outstanding Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard makes me very proud of our Governor and the Safety and Health Codes Board. This must become a permanent OSHA standard if Virginia is truly committed to its workforce and stopping the spread of SARS-Cov-2. As a public school employee, I know this standard greatly influenced how our districts have been preparing for a safe return to schools for in-person learning. We are in the midst of a global pandemic with a virus that continues to mutate spreading more rapidly throughout our communities. A permanent standard is necessary to protect all working people in Virginia from infectious diseases.