Governor ‘Strongly Urges’ Shutdown Across Pennsylvania

March 17, 2020 2:18 am

The Wolf Administration is clarifying efforts announced Monday afternoon to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 across Pennsylvania. The governor ‘strongly urged’ non-essential businesses to close for at least 14 days. The governor’s request is to protect employees, customers and suppliers. Previously, the governor designated Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Allegheny Counties to launch their own mitigation efforts. Non-essential businesses include entertainment, hospitality, and recreation facilities, including but not limited to community and recreation centers, gyms, hair salons and barber shops. Also, spas, casinos, concert venues ,theaters, sporting event venues and golf courses. Shopping malls are also included except for pharmacy or other health care facilities within retail operations.