Wolf Administration Makes Good On Increasing Capacity

Gov. Tom Wolf and Pa. Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine made good on their promise to loosen restrictions on indoor dining, as they announced capacity limits will increase to 50% starting Sept. 21st. The new order, which takes effect Monday, allows restaurants to increase capacity to 50% and be a part of the state’s new “Open & Certified” searchable online database. On-site alcohol serving is still required to end at 11 p.m., while customers will be able to drink until midnight starting Sept. 21. There is no change to the requirements for to-go sales and alcohol take-out sales. This order does not affect the gathering limits in Pennsylvania, both indoors and outdoors. That is still limited to 50 people and 250 people, respectively.