
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday, announced broad new statewide restrictions on bars and restaurants and larger indoor gatherings. The state reported about 1,000 new infections Wednesday. As of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 16th, nightclubs will be shut down, bars will also be closed unless they also offer dine-in meals, and bars and restaurants will be limited to 25% capacity. Indoor events and gatherings of more than 25 people will be prohibited, as well as outdoor gatherings of more than 250, and businesses will be required to have their employees work remotely to the extent possible. Gyms and fitness facilities will be permitted to remain open but are being directed to prioritize outdoor physical fitness activities. The recently elevated statewide virus numbers have been driven in large part by increased spread in the Pittsburgh area, where officials attribute the spike to younger people and others congregating in bars and restaurants.