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"We are in a very dangerous situation," says Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf


As theNumber of COVID-19 casescontinues to climb through the nation, withFilling hospitalsand the increase in the number of tolls of death, states begin to strengthen restrictions. Monday, the Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, announced that they would have previously tightened restrictions in front of Thanksgiving holidays, encouraging people to stay at home to slow down the propagation. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.

Pennsylvania has published a home-based state opinion

According tonew modelingThe state will add 22,000 new COVID-19 cases a day in Pennsylvania in December. In the hope of reducing these figures, their plan aims to crack the "chronic violators", forcing schools to comply with COVID security plants and restrict alcohol sales on Thanksgiving.

"Like our hospitals and health care systems are faced with greater tension, we need to redouble efforts to ensure that people are safe," said Gov. Wolf. "If our health care system is compromised, it is not only Covid-19 patients who will suffer. If we lack hospital beds, or if the staff of the hospital is overloaded at the point of rupture, the Care will suffer for each patient - including those who need emergency care for diseases, accidents or chronic conditions unrelated to COVID-19. "

According to Wolf and Levine, the number of deaths attributable to COVID-19 quadrupled and the average number of average daily cases is seven times higher than two months ago last week ago. Levin also revealed a climbing prediction of the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington that the state will be short of intensive care beds in December and over the next three months There could be more than 32,000 COVID deaths. -19. However, with a universal mask, these deaths can be reduced by half.

"As a secretary of health, I have published a series of opinions and orders aimed at preventing the spread of this critical time, protecting our hospitals, our health workers and the lives of our Pennsylvanian colleagues. Our collective responsibility continues to protect our communities, our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians of Covid-19. It has not changed, "said Dr. Levine.

"As Pennsylvanians, we have the responsibility to do what we can protect ourselves and preserve the lives we all like in this Commonwealth," said Gov. Wolf. "For those who refuse to do their part to protect their neighbors and their communities and refuse to accept that their actions have consequences that cause pain and suffering to others, we will intensify the implementation of all orders. public health of Dr. Levine and I have set up. We are in a very dangerous situation and we have to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 right now because if we give up to the virus, we will lose a lot more Pennsylvanians . And it's unacceptable. "

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Here are the new rules in Pennsylvania

1. Requiring strict security measures in our schools

Summary: The administration of wolves requires a pre-k 12 public schools in counties that have occurred in the substantial level of transmission for at least two consecutive weeks to engage in security measures to ensure security and The well-being of students and educators. If they choose not, they must move to a completely remote learning without all extracurricular activities. From Friday 20 Nov 20, 20 November, there are 59 counties at the level of substantial transmission for at least two consecutive weeks.

Requirements for pre-k at 12 public schools in substantial counties for at least two consecutive weeks:

  • Schools are responsible for complying with updated protocols if a COVID-19 case is identified in the school building.
  • By 5 hours barely on Monday, November 30, the directors of the Chief School and the President of Directors the President / President must sign a form of attestation indicating that they have either transmitted to a totally remote learning or Compliant with orders if they conduct a person in person as "substantial" transmission range.
  • These schools that do not feel or conform to a certificate are needed to provide only entirely remote learning and suspend all extracurricular activities as long as the county remains at the level of substantial transmission.

"All are responsible for slowing the spread of this virus so that our children can stay or return to the class," said Gov. Wolf.

2. Keep businesses, customers and employees safely

Summary: The administration revised and reissues its orders to protect businesses, customers and employees. This order will consolidate the previous orders and includes the reiterating the demand for cleaning and social distancing, mandatory teleworking requirements, unless impossible and other security measures.

  • Teleworking is mandatory except impossible; Safety measures required for businesses, including cleaning, social distance and masking.
  • Online sales and curbid pickup for all purchases are encouraged.

In addition, to help apply existing masking orders in companies, the Administration introduces protection of the responsibility of all companies that maintain operations in person and are open to the public. Companies will receive an immunity from civil liability only as linked to the secretary masking order as individuals and entities are engaged in critical emergency services and disaster service activities. The execution of the order.

3. Strengthening collection limitations

Summary: As Pennsylvania sees an increase in cases, the Commonwealth reinforces the collection of restrictions. All major events and gatherings are now reduced until further notice. In addition, the retail food service sector, including bars, restaurants and private events for treating, need to end alcohol sales for on-site consumption at 5 o'clock. November 25, 2020 only.

  • All events / indoor and outdoor gatherings Categories The size limits will be reduced
  • The new limits are:

Maximum occupancy calculator for interior events:

Maximum occupancyEligible interior rates0 - 2,000 people10% of the maximum occupancy2,001 - 10,000 people5% of the maximum occupancyMore than 10,000 peopleNo events on more than 500 people

Maximum occupancy calculator for outdoor events:

Maximum occupancyEligible interior rates0 - 2,000 people15% of the maximum occupancy2,001 - 10,000 people10% of the maximum occupancyMore than 10,000 people5% of the maximum occupancy to 2,500 people
  • Household gatherings are also informed at the moment that participants include non-household members, as indicated by the Secretary of Health at home.
  • To specifically address a large crowd, November 25, 2020, all sales or distribution of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption of retail food service companies, including bars, restaurants and private events for treats must end at 5 o'clock. The interior dining room can continue, take-out is encouraged.

4. Empowering the local government

  • The Governor and Secretary of Health orders have been published under the authority granted to them under the Act and, as such, they have the strength and effect of law. This authority extends to all local enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania. The application of the local law has received guidance on the application of the various CVIVID-19 orders in the Pennsylvanian State Police through the PA Chiefs of the Police Association.
  • Given the importance of local engagement, the Ministry of Health has made recommendations for local municipal leaders, as well as county leadership. Although state mitigation measures are needed, local leaders can implement their own orders, orders or guidelines to protect health and safety as long as they are stricter than those mandated by the State . In addition, counties and municipalities are allowed to enforce the law of the State, including the orders of the Secretary of Health or Governor.
  • Local leaders at all levels of government should exercise authority and influence to support public health efforts that will protect local residents and economies. When local leaders commit themselves, their constituents understand that they are supported to adopt and maintain preventive behaviors.
  • The Ministry of Health has established thresholds representing low, moderate or substantial Community transmission of COVID-19 and the corresponding actions that can be taken by county and municipal leaders. The county threshold can change the week a week as an incidence and rate of percentage positivity increase and fall. Leaders should implement more public health actions rather than less if their county is between thresholds. To determine the level of Community transmission, counties should use the Ministry of HealthDashboard COVID-19 early warning monitoring system. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education use the same measures to recommend instructional models for school leaders.
  • Recommendations for each level of community transmission include increased communication, collaborative planning, stricter guidelines and work with school leaders.

5. Raming the implementation

Summary: Orders already in place and those announced today are enforceable and law enforcement agencies and state agencies will enhance the implementation efforts, the issuance of quotes and fines and possibly regulatory actions for repeated offenders.

Since this is a decisive period for mitigation and prescriptions, the Wolf Administration intensifies the application of the following orders:

  • Trip out of the state
  • Mask
  • Commercial security, including teleworking, occupation, cleaning, social distancing
  • Restaurant attenuation, including occupancy, masking, social distance, self-certification
  • Gathering limits
  • Certificate and attestation of the school
  • Orders are enforceable as a disease control measure under the Disease Prevention and Fighting Act. Quotations may be written under the administrative code of 1929 71 P. § 1409 and / or the law on prevention and control of the disease of 1955 P.S. § 521.20 (a). The decision to issue a warning or quote is carried out on a case-by-case basis and determined by the single situation of each meeting.
  • People who fail to comply with an order may be condemned between $ 25 and $ 300.
  • Enforcement agencies include Pennsylvania State Police, the application of local law, the staff of the Agriculture and State Departments and the PA alcohol council stores that interact with the Visitors.

Given that a component of the Complaints Act, the Ministry of Health, with the help of other agencies, strengthens its ability to receive and respond to complaints of clients and employees. The Department will continue to investigate complaints provided through its Webform and plans to use additional staff of other state agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to deal with complaints.

Following a company complaint, the Ministry of Health will send a warning letter informing the activity of the potential consequences, including fines and closure if the company does not comply with the orders of mitigation. If a company continues to receive complaints, it may refer to the Pennsylvania, Fines and a Possible Police or Regulatory Agencies.

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