Wolf Confirms Montgomery County Moving to Green Phase on June 26

Gov. Tom Wolf delivers a speech on April 20.

 

UPDATE: June 19, 11:06 a.m. – The information released by Governor Tom Wolf was made via a now-deleted Facebook post. The post can be viewed below:

The Facebook post from the official page for Governor Tom Wolf.

North Penn Now has since received additional confirmation for Bucks and Montgomery counties, and FOX29 has confirmed the rest. To view their report, click here.

Original story follows…

 

Governor Tom Wolf confirmed on Friday morning that Montgomery County is among 12 counties moving to the green phase of reopening on June 26.

In addition to Montgomery County, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lancaster, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Northampton, Philadelphia and Susquehanna counties will also move into the green phase.

Though Philadelphia County met the criteria and will move to the state’s green phase on June 26, Wolf said that local officials will maintain some additional restrictions until July 3.

Green Phase

After a county transitions to the yellow phase, the state is closely monitoring for increased risk, such as significant outbreaks. If overall risk remains mitigated for 14 days, the county will transition to the green phase.

The green phase eases most restrictions by continuing the suspension of the stay-at-home and business closure orders to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health.

While this phase will facilitate a return to a “new normal,” it is equally important to continue to monitor public health indicators and adjust orders and restrictions as necessary to ensure the spread of disease remains at a minimum.

Work and Congregate Settings Restrictions

  • Continued Telework Strongly Encouraged.
  • Businesses with In-Person Operations Must Follow Updated Business and Building Safety Requirements.
  • All Businesses Operating at 50% Occupancy in the Yellow Phase May Increase to 75% Occupancy.
  • Child Care May Open Complying with Guidance.
  • Congregate Care Restrictions in Place.
  • Prison and Hospital Restrictions Determined by Individual Facilities.
  • Schools Subject to CDC and Commonwealth Guidance.

Social Restrictions

  • Large Gatherings of More Than 250 Prohibited.
  • Restaurants and Bars Open at 50% Occupancy.
  • Personal Care Services (including hair salons and barbershops) Open at 50% Occupancy and by Appointment Only.
  • Indoor Recreation, Health and Wellness Facilities, and Personal Care Services (such as gyms and spas) Open at 50% Occupancy with Appointments Strongly Encouraged.
  • All Entertainment (such as casinos, theaters, and shopping malls) Open at 50% Occupancy.
  • Construction Activity May Return to Full Capacity with Continued Implementation of Protocols.

This is a breaking news story from North Penn Now. We will update this article as more information becomes available.

See also:

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