PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The Allegheny County Health Department is clarifying information after The Wolf Administration announced surgical mitigation efforts on Wednesday.
Allegheny’s stricter orders of no dine-in services remains in effect, even with the state announcing restaurants can only accommodate up to 25 percent of its normal capacity.
The county is able to impose more stringent restrictions but may not impose lighter restrictions.
Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen is currently reviewing the state’s order and will announce any chances to the order on Friday.
The following restrictions remain in place:
Indoor dining or alcohol consumption at bars, restaurants, or any other business establishments in Allegheny County is prohibited;
· Indoor areas, including bar areas, of restaurants and retail food service businesses must be closed to customers except for through-traffic;
· Customers are subject to a three (3) drink maximum for dine-in service at outdoor seating areas;
· Dine-in service at outdoor seating is permitted until 11:00 PM;
· The use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited at outdoor dining facilities and indoors at casinos; and
· Events and gatherings of more than 50 persons outdoors in Allegheny County are prohibited.
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