Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is planning to lift additional COVID-19 mitigation restrictions next month.
Restaurants can resume bar service and alcohol service without food purchase requirements beginning April 4.
In addition, capacity restrictions for restaurants that are self-certified will be raised to 75 percent.
Capacity levels for other businesses such as casinos, theaters, malls and gyms will also bump up to 75 percent.
Maximum occupancy for indoor events will go to 25 percent and outdoor events can function at 50 percent capacity limits.
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“Pennsylvanians have stepped up and done their part of help curb the spread of COVID-19,” Gov. Wolf said. “Our case counts continue to go down, hospitalizations are declining, and the percent positivity rate gets lower every week – all very positive signs. The number of people getting vaccinated increases daily and we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. It’s time to allow our restaurants, bars and other service businesses to get back to more normal operations.”
Mitigation efforts such as mask wearing and social distancing are still required.
“We’ve come so far and now is not the time to stop the safety measures we have in place to protect ourselves, our families and our communities,” Gov. Wolf said. “Keep wearing a mask, social distancing, and, please, get vaccinated when it’s your turn.”
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Wolf had increased capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings on March 1. Later in the week, he hinted at additional lifting of restrictions, but did not provide a specific timeline.