Allegheny County Issues New Health Order

July 9, 2020 3:55 am

ALLEGHENY CO., Pa. — (WPXI)- The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a new two-week order to stem the spread of COVID-19 in our area. The new order, issued by Dr. Debra Bogen, goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday and doesn’t expire until July 24. This comes after three straight days of more than 200 new COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County. Indoor dining and alcohol consumption at bars, restaurants and other businesses are still prohibited in Allegheny County. However, officials said outdoor dining will be allowed until 11 p.m. Takeout is able to continue at restaurants and bars, including alcoholic beverages, after 11 p.m. Another notable change from the health department’s original order is the allowance of a three drink maximum while dining outdoors at restaurants. That includes alcohol, but officials said customers have to remain seated at a table. Also, the use of tobacco products — including e-cigarettes — is prohibited at outdoor dining facilities and indoors at casinos. Officials said masks must be worn at all times while inside the casino as well.  The order bans events and gatherings of more than 25 people inside and more than 50 people outside. However, that does not apply to religious gatherings or places of worship.