Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations as of 8 p.m. March 19, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Enforcement actions against businesses that do not close physical locations will begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21.
The governor also required restaurants and bars to stop all dine-in services. Enforcement for establishments with a liquor license began at 8 p.m. March 18, and enforcement for all other food establishments will begin at 8 p.m. March 19. Food establishments can offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service, including alcohol.
More information about the order can be found here.
A list of life-sustaining businesses can be found here.
See the Secretary of Health’s order here.
In extenuating circumstances, special exemptions will be granted to businesses that are supplying or servicing health care providers.
NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
If you would like to seek clarification or request a waiver, please contact:
- Clarifications: ra-dcedcs@pa.gov
- Waivers: RA-dcexemption@pa.gov
- Federal guidelines to reference upon making either request – https://www.cisa.gov/
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INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
The Wolf Administration has released the following industry-specific COVID-19 mitigation guidance:
- Child Care Providers
- Food Supply
- Essential Agricultural Businesses
- Farms and On-Farm Deliveries
- Farmers Markets and On-Farm Markets
- Food Processors and Manufacturers (PDF)
- Dairy Guidance (PDF)
- Behavioral Health Services
- Aging Services
- Telemedicine
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, Pennsylvanians should visit: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/ .
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