What Can You Do In Each Phase Of Pennsylvania's Reopening Plan?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In April, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a color-coded plan for the state to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. In this plan he broke it down by placing each county into a phase: red, yellow and green.
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So what does each phase mean for residents?
Red Phase
- Only life-sustaining businesses may be open
- Stay-at-home orders are in effect. Large gatherings are prohibited, and only "life-sustaining" travel is encouraged
- Restaurants and bars are limited to carry-out or delivery only
- Schools are closed for in-person instruction
- Most child care is closed
Yellow Phase
- Telework is encouraged to continue where possible
- In-person retail is allowed, but curbside pickup or delivery is preferred
- Stay-at-home orders will be lifted, but social distancing and wearing a mask are still recommended
- Large gatherings of more than 25 people are prohibited
- Child care may reopen with guidance in place
- Schools remain closed to in-person instruction
- Indoor recreation and entertainment venues remain closed
Green Phase
- Businesses may resume operations, though they must continue to follow the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines
- Hair salons, gyms and other personal care services can open at 50% occupancy. Appointments are strongly encouraged
- All entertainment venues can open at 50% occupancy
For more details on each phase of the state's reopening plan, click here.