Statewide – The Wolf Administration has taken the following actions in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic:
– Updated the public on the commonwealth’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding Pennsylvanians to “stay the course and follow the law” to avoid negative consequences.
– 13 Additional Western PA Counties to Move to Yellow Phase on May 15
– Wolf Extends Stay-at-Home Order Until June 4 for Red Counties
– Announced eligible self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers and others not normally eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can begin filing backdated claims in the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) website.
– Outlined plans to create Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps.
– Announced progress on updating Pennsylvania’s science education standards.
– Provided guidance for counties moving into the yellow phase on May 8.
– Joined a multi-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment and other medical equipment.
– DCNR Announces Plan for Reopening Some State Park, Forest Facilities
– Governor Wolf Announces Reopening of 24 Counties, Including Clarion County, Beginning May 8
– Signed two bills into law and vetoed a telemedicine bill/a>
– Highlighted comprehensive food security efforts.
– Asked Congress and USDA to take action on food security.
– Expanded food recovery infrastructure grants.
– Announced the lifting of some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities
– Called for mandated race and ethnicity data collection
– Wolf Administration Elaborates on Data Driven Reopening Standard
– Governor Wolf: Mental Health Support Is Vital, Available Amid Strain of COVID_19 Pandemic
– Issued guidance for all construction businesses and employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
– Detailed plans for a targeted reopening of the state
– Encouraged voters to apply for a mail-in ballot
– Announced a partnership between the department’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Harrisburg’s Institute of State and Regional Affairs (ISRA) to study the impacts of COVID-19 on child care providers across Pennsylvania.
– Reminded Pennsylvanians that resources and assistance are available to victims and survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence during COVID-19 mitigation efforts
– Extended the stay-at-home order until May 8
– Signed bill to provide flexibility to local governments and businesses
– Announced online vehicle sales, curbside PLCB pick-up and May 8 construction restart
– Issued Gov. Wolf’s remarks on recovery planning
– Wolf: No Timetable for Reopening Pennsylvania’s Economy — Approach Will Be Driven by Data
– Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program
– Began emergency SNAP benefit distribution, local food bank availability
– Signed an order providing worker safety measures
– Announced a task force to address health disparity
– Provided tax relief for those affected by COVID-19
– Urged USDA support of vital PA agriculture sectors
– Announced waiver for businesses on prepayment of sales tax
– Thanked Pennsylvanians for sacrifices made during COVID-19
– Announced participation in multi-state council to plan for re-opening state
– PA National Guard Supporting Communities Combatig COVID-19
– Wolf Issues Order to Release Up to 1,800 PA Inmates During Pandemic
– Wolf Announces $450 Million Hospital Emergency Loan Program
– Extended the inmate visitation suspension and the use of enhanced employee screenings indefinitely at all state-run correctional facilities
– Announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year
– Signed order to provide targeted PPE and supplies to health care facilities
– Ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor of all COVID-19 victims
– Joined community leaders in call to end COVID-19-related discrimination
– Stressed the need for community volunteerism
– Governor Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings
– Governor Wolf Recommends Pennsylvanians Wear Masks in Public
– Announced a statewide stay-at-home order, effective 8 p.m., April 1
– Announced federal major disaster declaration approval.
– Statewide mitigation efforts
– Pennsylvania k-12 schools closed with guidance provided
