May. 13, 2020
HARRISBURG - Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) is in support of the decision of Lebanon County officials to move the county into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan. Diamond is in agreement that the residents and public officials of Lebanon County have successfully worked together as a community to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 in the area, and that the county meets the requirements to enter the yellow phase. The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office has stated that it will not prosecute businesses that reopen Friday, May 15.
Below is the guidance from the governor’s office on what the “yellow phase” entails for residents:
Work & Congregate Setting Restrictions
• Telework must continue where feasible.
• Businesses with in-person operations must follow business and building safety orders.
• Child care open complying with guidance.
• Congregate care and prison restrictions in place.
• Schools remain closed for in-person instruction.
Social Restrictions
• Stay-at-Home Order lifted for aggressive mitigation.
• Large gatherings of more than 25 prohibited.
• In-person retail allowable, curbside and delivery preferable.
• Indoor recreation, health and wellness facilities and personal care services (such as gyms, spas, hair salons, nail salons and other entities that provide massage therapy), and all Entertainment (such as casinos, theaters) remain closed.
• Restaurants and bars limited to carry-out and delivery only.
• All businesses must follow Center for Disease Control and Department of Health guidance for social distancing and cleaning.
• Monitor public health indicators, adjust orders and restrictions as necessary.
If residents have further questions, they are encouraged to reach out to Diamond’s office at 717-277-2101 or rdiamond@pahousegop.com.
Representative Russ Diamond
102nd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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