WednesdaySunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44
The following is a list of essential business that will be staying open per Gov. Tom Wolf
-Supermarkets and grocery stores -Trash service -Pharmacies -Discount stores, mini-markets, and non-specialized food stores -Hardware stores -Gas stations -Banks -Post Offices -Laundromats and dry cleaners -Veterinary clinics for domestic pets and pet stores
This is info from the State, We will update as needed.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36
Breaking: Gov. Tom Wolf orders AlL restaurants and bars in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties to close their dine-in facilities at 12:01 AM Monday, 3/16.
Under the guidance of the Department of Health (DOH), using his authority under the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration order, Governor Tom Wolf today ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dine-in facilities at 12:01 AM on Monday, March 16 in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties for 14 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to do so, but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited.
The administration has been working with business owners as well as state and local officials to gather input on this decision. The Wolf Administration will continue to monitor COVID-19 in the commonwealth, and at the end of 14 days will reevaluate and decide whether continued mitigation is needed.
“Ensuring the health and safety of Pennsylvanians is the highest priority as the state grapples with a growing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, and as the virus continues to spread, it is in the best interest of the public to encourage social distancing by closing restaurants and bars temporarily,” Gov. Wolf said. “I understand that this is disruptive to businesses as well as patrons who just want to enjoy themselves, but in the best interest of individuals and families in the mitigation counties, we must take this step.”
“Social distancing is essential as more Pennsylvanians are testing positive for COVID-19,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “By taking these steps now, we can protect public health and slow the spread of this virus.”
Businesses that do not adhere to this order could face enforcement actions.
The administration has strongly urged non-essential businesses in the four counties to close during their county-specific mitigation periods to protect employees, customers, and suppliers and limit the spread of the virus through personal contact and surfaces. Allegheny County has adopted similar mitigation efforts.
The Department of Community and Economic Development and DOH are reaching out to businesses through a letter to provide guidance on the types of businesses that are urged to close. The letter also indicates to businesses that financial assistance opportunities are available to mitigate the financial impact of closures.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 38
Covid-19 Updates
https://greaterphilaseverewx.com/covid-19-updates/covid-19-usa-updates/
https://greaterphilaseverewx.com/covid-19-updates/covid-19-worldwide-updates/
Bucks County Officials are reminding residents to remain “calm” and “use common sense.” Try to have a normal like with things closed. Do not travel if you do not have to.
The PA Liquor Control Board says all 88 wine and spirits stores in Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties will be closed in phases because of coronavirus. All will be open Sunday, only some will be open Monday, and from Tuesday forward all 88 will be closed until further notice.
Gov. Tom Wolf has just announced that Bucks and Chester Counties will join Mont Co and Delaware counties in an aggressive mitigation for at least 2 weeks. He is urging that all non essential businesses close to protect employees and public. Gas Stations, Food Stores and Pharmacies will remain open. This afternoon the State will issue ordinances and guidance for businesses. MORE COMING AS SOON AS WE HAVE IT.
The state expressed everyone should keep a social distance.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 29
President Donald Trump has declared a National Emergency due to the COVID-19. Gov. Tom Wolf has announced all schools in PA are to be closed for 2 weeks starting Monday.
President Trump has announced the following: National Emergency has been declared until further notice. This will open up to $50B in federal aid.
Every State to open command centers.
All Hospitals to enact EAP Plans.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Bucks County declares ‘disaster emergency,’ schools to close for two weeks due to coronavirus spread
Bucks County Commissioners ordered a “declaration of disaster emergency” Friday, closing all school districts in the county, as well as the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, through March 29.
The primary reason for the closure was that a number of staff at the Intermediate Unit and schools throughout the county live in Montgomery County and would have difficulty coming to work, according to a letter sent by Mark Hoffman, the Intermediate unit’s executive director.
“I am not willing to take a risk next week and in future weeks with limited student supervision as a result of teacher and other staff absences,” Hoffman wrote. “In fact, on a call with the superintendents and county officials, the superintendents and I unanimously supported a countywide closure for all Bucks County public schools.”
The intermediate unit’s closure also affects special education and other services, and cancels all meetings and events. Employees and contractors at the intermediate unit will be paid during the closure, according to Hoffman.
Friday
Rain. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37