The Wolf administration announced today that all mitigation orders, except masks, will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.
The decision was announced in a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Health earlier today, and it adds that mask mandates will lift when 70 percent of Pennsylvanians are fully-vaccinated.
Allison Beam, the acting secretary for the PA Department of Health, said in the release that “as more Pennsylvanians get vaccinated and guidance from the CDC evolves, [PA] can continue to move forward with reopening efforts.”
Requirements such as testing and reporting new cases will continue in places such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. The DOH also said that these updates will not prevent municipalities and schools from implementing stricter mitigation efforts.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts will continue around the state, with two clinics scheduled for Indiana County on May 5 and 10 at the KCAC. The Indiana Regional Medical Center will host these clinics and first-dose shots of the Pfizer vaccine will be available.
Anyone ages 16 and older are able to get the vaccine, however those aged 16 and 17 will need a parent or guardian present. Photo ID must be presented at the clinic.
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