The most recent COVID-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania, which adds the ban on indoor restaurants and gyms, will rise as scheduled on January 4, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday.
The resolution to stick to the original date is based on the number of COVID-19 cases that has recently declined in the state, Wolf said.
“Our mitigation efforts over the past few weeks are working, and I thank everyone who has met the restrictions put in place to protect us,” Wolf said. “Whenever we make a small resolution to the dangers, or take steps to make our movements a little less complicated: we help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. At this time, my goal is to allow limited-time mitigation orders that came into effect on December 12 and expire as scheduled on January 4. “
In addition to restrictions on restaurants and gyms, the December 12 measures included stricter indoor and meeting boundaries, suspension of extracurricular school activities, and closure of entertainment and recreation venues such as museums, casinos and personal clubs. stricter capacity limits to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
When these restrictions are lifted at 8 a. m. on January 4, the state’s mitigation efforts will return to the following:
Childcare would possibly be opened, in accordance with guidelines
Restrictions will apply to care
Restrictions on prisons and hospitals will be decided through individual institutions.
Schools will be the subject of prevention and disease centers and state councils.
Telework continues unless it is impossible
Companies with in-person operations must meet up-to-date commercial and construction protection requirements.
The masks will be in companies
• All in-person businesses can operate at 75% occupancy, unless otherwise specified
Self-riddled restaurants can open up to 50% of their capacity for indoor meals; Non-self-certification restaurants will have 25% for indoor meals
Alcohol intake shall be prohibited unless it is a component of a meal; Cocktails and drinks to take away will be allowed.
On-site alcohol service must end at 11 p. m. , and all alcoholic beverages must be disposed of from consumers until midnight.
Personal care services, hairdressers and hairdressers can open at 50% occupancy and by appointment only
Indoor recreation and fitness services, such as gyms and spas, can open to 50% occupancy with highly recommended appointments; Fitness services will be aimed at prioritizing activities.
All entertainment venues, casinos, theaters and museums can open to 50% occupancy
Construction can be complete with the continuous implementation of protocols
Hospitals will be monitored to determine whether discounts on elective procedures deserve to be ordered at the regional level.
• The requirement to be out of state will remain in effect
Local governments can still have stricter implementations
• Meeting boundaries will be decided using the maximum occupancy calculator
Facial coverage can be used indoors and outdoors if you are away from home
Unnecessary deserves to be limited
“That doesn’t mean we’re out of danger at all,” Wolf said Wednesday. “We still have significant mitigation efforts in place. “
As vaccine distribution and deployment continues for vulnerable populations across the state, Pennsylvania has noticed an encouraging decrease in new rates of positivity and COVID-19 infections.
After the Thanksgiving break, Pennsylvania experienced a sharp increase in the number of new and similar deaths, setting records in both categories, as hospitals were under pressure again.
The planned lifting of the limited-time restrictions in January will take place after the Christmas and New Year holidays, raising fears that the ad may send the message before the holiday weekend.
In Philadelphia, where the number of cases has also shown encouraging symptoms in recent times, stricter restrictions will remain until January 15. City restrictions will continue for indoor meals, indoor gatherings and events, theaters, casinos, schools and indoor sports.
Philadelphia officials have indicated in the past that they would possibly lift some other restrictions pending Wolf’s resolution on limited-time mitigation efforts.
Pennsylvania reported 8,984 new instances of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 631333 across the state. There are 6,022 other people hospitalized for COVID-19, twice the peak in the spring and 1,174 patients in the intensive care unit.
319 new deaths were reported on Wednesday, for a total of 15672 deaths attributed to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Wolf said Pennsylvania residents look around 2021 with optimism, but remain vigilant about protective measures and rules until vaccines become widely available.
“We can all hope that next year will end better than this year,” Wolf said. “And this hope inspires us to remain in custody and continue the fight opposing COVID-19 in the coming months. By running together, we can protect each other while they wait for the vaccine. “