The city on Tuesday announced a two-phase approach to reopening.
Some restrictions on businesses and gatherings ease on May 21. Then on June 11, all capacity limits will be lifted. Masking requirements will remain in place.
After more than a year of coronavirus-related capacity limits and other restrictions, Philadelphia is one month away from lifting virus-related limitations, except for wearing face masks.
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On Friday, June 11, Philadelphia will drop all capacity-related restrictions on businesses and activities and fully reopen our economy, Mayor Jim Kenney announced during a highly-anticipated Zoom news briefing Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia expands indoor dining capacities, outdoor table, allow indoor catered events seating May 7
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Philadelphia officials to ease indoor, outdoor dining restrictions May 7
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced an easing of restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining on Tuesday, including an increase on restaurant capacities.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials have announced a further expansion of indoor dining in the city as reported COVID-19 case numbers fall and vaccination progress continues.
On Tuesday, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced that indoor restaurants can expand to 50% capacity, effective May 7.
Should restaurants meet the city s ventilation standards, they can expand to 75% capacity.
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A member of Penn State Health s vaccination clinic staff administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley had mixed news at Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing: Even though more people are eligible for vaccinations than ever before, the number of cases is rising.
The city reported 747 new COVID-19 cases since Monday, and of the people who got tested for COVID-19, 7.3% tested positive. Farley said that with late reporting, he expects the number to rise. Last week, the number of new cases per day averaged 591, and 7.6% of the people tested were positive for COVID-19.
Anyone 16 and older in Philadelphia became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine Friday afternoon.
Dr. Thomas Farley, the commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Health, noted that not all vaccine slots were being used.
Walk-ups are available at the FEMA vaccine clinics in Center City and North Philadelphia. And, you can also schedule an appointment online.
With demand for COVID vaccine appointments not always matching the current appointment supply, Philadelphia on Friday changed course and immediately opened up eligibility for vaccine doses to anyone 16 and older.
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COVID In Philadelphia: FEMA-Run Pennsylvania Convention Center Vaccination Site Extended For Additional 4 Weeks
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) The mass COVID-19 vaccination site run by FEMA at the Pennsylvania Convention Center has been extended for another month. Officials said Wednesday the vaccination clinic will operate an additional four weeks through Wednesday, May 26.
The FEMA site will be moving to a Pfizer vaccination site.
City officials said they expect to receive 84,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on April 19. According to the city, those doses be administered as first doses through May 5. Then, the city said, another 84,000 doses will be available for second doses from May 6 through May 26.