The city of Richmond and Accomack County received approval from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to delay their implementation of the first phase of reopening until May 28.

“As I have said previously, Virginia’s Phase One guidelines represent a floor, not a ceiling,” Northam said Thursday in a news release. “I have encouraged local leaders to request exemptions when appropriate, and I am pleased to grant the delays for both Accomack County and the city of Richmond.”