What you should know about green phase in Philadelphia

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Philadelphia gradually moves to green phase
Philadelphia gradually moves to the green phase.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As Southeastern Pennsylvania moves into the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf's reopening plan on Friday, residents in Philadelphia will still be faced with some restrictions.

On Friday, June 26, the following 12 counties will move to green:

-Berks

-Bucks

-Chester

-Delaware

-Erie

-Lackawanna

-Lancaster

-Lehigh

-Montgomery

-Northampton

-Philadelphia

-Susquehanna

While Philadelphia met the criteria to move to the state's green phase, some restrictions will remain until July 3.

These activities can resume on June 26 in Philadelphia:

-Residential swimming pools and private swim clubs

-Zoos (outside only)

-Personal services such as salons, barbers, and spas

-Small indoor social and religious gatherings (up to 25 people)

These activities are expected to resume on July 3 in Philadelphia:

-Outdoor group recreational and sports activities for youth and adults

-Gyms and indoor exercise classes

-Schools and colleges

-Libraries and museums

-Indoor shopping malls

-Outdoor performances and small outdoor events (up to 50 people)

-Restaurants with indoor seating (with occupancy restrictions)

These activites will not be permitted right away under the green phase in Philadelphia:

-Casinos

-Restaurants and bars with indoor seating (no occupancy restrictions)

-Large outdoor events (more than 50 people)

-Theaters and indoor events

-In-person conventions/conferences

-Large indoor social and religious gatherings (more than 25 people)

-Senior services involving gatherings, such as adult daycare

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Philadelphia officials offer guidance for businesses allowed to reopen. CLICK HERE.

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