Back to list May 22, 2020 Recovery & Reopening Cumberland County officially moved to the yellow phase of the state’s reopening plan on May 22, 2020. Below are resources aimed at recovery and reopening for our businesses. View other COVID-19 resources and financing options here. According to the Governor’s office, the yellow phase allows some restrictions on work and social interaction to ease while others, such as closures of schools, gyms, and other indoor recreation centers, hair and nail salons, as well as limitations around large gatherings, remain in place. YELLOW PHASE DESCRIPTION Work & Congregate Setting Restrictions Telework Must Continue Where Feasible Businesses with In-Person Operations Must Follow Business and Building Safety Orders Child Care Open Complying with Guidance Congregate Care and Prison Restrictions in Place Schools Remain Closed for In-Person Instruction Social Restrictions Stay at Home Order Lifted for Aggressive Mitigation Large Gatherings of More than 25 Prohibited In-Person Retail Allowable, Curbside and Delivery Preferable Indoor Recreation, Health and Wellness Facilities and Personal Care Services (such as gyms, spas, hair salons, nail salons and other entities that provide massage therapy), and all Entertainment (such as casinos, theaters) Remain Closed Restaurants and Bars Limited to Carry-Out and Delivery Only All businesses must follow CDC and DOH guidance for social distancing and cleaning Monitor public health indicators, adjust orders and restrictions as necessary REOPENING RESOURCES View the chart below for Guidance Documents by Industry. Please note that this information is not intended to be legal or medical advice. Amusement Parks and Attractions: (Currently not permitted to open in Yellow Phases) Suggested Plans for Re-opening Commercial Recreational Attractions Child Care Centers: CDC Issued Guidelines Construction: State Issued Guidelines General Office: AIHA Issued Best Practices Gyms and Workout Facilities: (Currently not permitted to open in Yellow Phases) AIHA Issued Best Practices Hair and Nail Salons (Currently not permitted to open in Yellow Phase) AIHA Issued Best Practices Lodging: AHLA Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards Manufacturing: Industry Best Practices & OSHA Issued Guidelines Non-Healthcare At-Home Service Providers – Repair and Maintenance: AIHA Issued Best Practices Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facilities: OSHA Issued Guidance Passenger Transportation: OSHA Issued Guidance Real Estate: State Issued Guidance Retail Food Stores: Industry Best Practices Retail Pharmacies: OSHA Issued Guidance Other Retail Stores – Clothing, Sporting Goods, etc.: AIHA Issued Best Practices Restaurants: Industry Best Practices Re: Food Safety & PA Restaurant Promise and Best Practices If you are in need of PPE equipment view the PA Chamber’s list of Companies Providing PPE and Cleaning/Disinfecting Services. RECOVERY RESOURCES PA Chamber of Business & Industry Bringing PA Back CDC Resources Helping to Get & Keep America Open PA Department of Health – Responding to COVID & Phased Reopening Governor Wolf’s Plan for Pennsylvania OSHA COVID-19 Resources for Business PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED US Chamber’s Resources, Guides & Webinars US Travel Preparedness and Response: Coronavirus Destinations International: COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub National Restaurant Association – COVID-19 Reopening Guidance National Retail Federation – Operation Open Doors Checklist International Economic Development Council – Restore Your Economy COVID-19 Business Resource Webinars through the PA Small Business Development Center
