By David Mekeel
On Thursday, a day where the state reported 11,972 new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a series of new statewide restrictions aimed at stemming the rising tide of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The new restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and last until 8 a.m. Jan. 4. They include:
- A suspension of all school extracurricular activities, including sports. Collegiate and professional sports are exempt.
- Limiting indoor gatherings to no more than 10 people. Religious services are exempt.
- Limiting outdoor gatherings to no more than 50 people.
- A suspension of indoor dining.
- A shutdown of entertainment venues including concert venues, theaters, movie theaters, casinos, bowling alleys and private clubs.
- A shutdown of gyms and fitness centers.
- All businesses that serve the public, such as retail stores, are capped at 50% capacity.
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