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Washington County records two new COVID-19 cases

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Pennsylvania announced 49 new COVID-19 deaths Friday on the same day eight more counties were given the green light to reopen more nonessential businesses next week.

The statewide death toll from the disease climbed to 6,162 as another 686 new cases were announced, numbers that continued to show a “steady decline,” Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday.

“As counties reopen, Pennsylvania continues to see a steady decline in cases, a positive indicator that its phased, measured reopening plan is working to balance public health with economic recovery,” Wolf stated in a news release.

Erie County was still being watched closely as it has evidence of community spread, keeping it in the yellow phase of reopening, state records showed Friday.

Washington County added two new cases of the virus taking its total to 153, while Greene County’s case count stood at 30. Both counties moved into the green phase June 5.

“The green phase eases most restrictions by lifting the stay-at-home and business closure orders to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health,” Wolf stated in a news release. “Some restrictions, such as mask-wearing, do remain in place.”

The counties that turned green Friday are: Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Monroe, Perry, Pike, and Schuylkill.

There are 46 counties in green now, and 21 in yellow.

Work and Congregate Settings Restrictions in Green zones:

  • Continued telework strongly encouraged
  • Businesses with in-person operations must follow updated business and building safety requirements
  • All businesses operating at 50% occupancy in the yellow phase may increase to 75% occupancy
  • Child care may open complying with guidance
  • Congregate care restrictions in place
  • Prison and hospital restrictions determined by individual facilities
  • Schools subject to CDC and commonwealth guidance

Social Restrictions:

  • Large gatherings of more than 250 prohibited
  • Masks are required when entering a business
  • Restaurants and bars open at 50% occupancy
  • Personal care services (including hair salons and barbershops) open at 50% occupancy and by appointment only
  • Indoor recreation, health and wellness facilities and personal care services (such as gyms and spas) open at 50% occupancy with appointments strongly encouraged
  • All entertainment (such as casinos, theaters, and shopping malls) open at 50% 0ccupancy
  • Construction activity may return to full capacity with continued implementation of protocols

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