Capacity Limits Increased In Pennsylvania

The maximum occupancy limits of events and gatherings in Pennsylvania increased to 50% indoors and 75% outdoors on Monday.  According to a news release from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office, the update does not prevent municipalities, school districts, restaurants and venues from putting their own, stricter COVID-19 mitigation efforts in place. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance still recommends social distancing for schools, restaurants, venues and other facilities. The move comes after Wolf announced that COVID-19 mitigation orders would be lifted, with the exception of wearing a mask, by Memorial Day. A mask must still be worn indoors if you are away from home. The current order will be lifted once 70% of Pennsylvanians 18 and older are fully vaccinated, Wolf’s office said. Prior to Monday, maximum occupancy was 25% for indoor events and gatherings and 50% for outdoor events and gatherings, regardless of venue size and only if attendees and workers were able to comply with the 6-foot physical distancing requirement.