(WPXI) – The new COVID-19 mandates that have been in effect in Pennsylvania since the week before Christmas will be allowed to expire next week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Wolf initially announced the new restrictions on Dec. 10 that most notably prohibited indoor dining at Pa. restaurants for a three-week period. Beginning at 8:01 a.m. the following may resume:
- Child care may open, complying with guidance.
- Schools subject to CDC and commonwealth guidance.
- Telework must continue unless impossible.
- All in-person businesses may operate at 75% occupancy, except where noted
- Self-certified restaurants may open at 50% capacity for indoor dining; Restaurants that have not self-certified are at 25% capacity for indoor dining.
- On-premises alcohol consumption prohibited unless part of a meal; cocktails-to-go and carryout beverages are allowed.
- Serving alcohol for on-site consumption must end at 11 p.m. and all alcoholic beverages must be removed from patrons by midnight.
- Personal care services (including hair salons and barbershops) open at 50% occupancy and by appointment only.
- Indoor recreation and health facilities (such as gyms and spas) open at 50% occupancy with appointments strongly encouraged.
- All entertainment (such as casinos, theaters, and museums) open at 50% occupancy.
- Mask-wearing requirements are still in effect.