What about Philly? The indoor mask mandate and 11 p.m. last call for dining order will continue to be enforced until the Health Department reviews the state of the pandemic andmaydrop those restrictions on Friday, June 11. After the special benefit allotment goes away, the Hardys' monthly SNAP benefit will plummet from $960 to $200 a month. A recent study by the University of Turku's Child Psychiatry Research Center and the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland has found that the number of new psychiatric diagnoses among young people increased by almost a fifth after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. So Farleys statement in his news conference on Tuesday that food and beverages are forbidden would be a deal breaker for City Winery, which holds 350 and 150 in its two seated rooms. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia will ease more of its COVID-19 restrictions next week, officials announced Tuesday. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- COVID-19 restrictions in Philadelphia will remain in effect for now. Currently, Philadelphia restaurants are allowed to serve up to 25% of their maximum occupancy for indoor dining, or up to 50% capacity if they are able to meet the health department's ventilation standards. We're seeing right now cases not going down, if anything, they're going up," Farley said. Phil Murphy noted Wednesday the coming warmer months will further reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. "If you don't use it, you lose it.". Since the new restrictions were announced in mid-August, more Philadelphia-area residents have decided to get their shots, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. "If you want people to follow rules, it's really important that they be as simple as possible and as clear as possible," Farley stated. "It's going to send me probably to a food pantry a couple of times a month. Man shot in Ogontz after bullet goes through his door, Thousands attend day one of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Man pulls gun on teenager in full view of surveillance camera. This will be possible because of everyone who masked up, vaxxed up, and maintained distance from loved ones, as difficult as it was. The eased restrictions dont apply to all settings. The week's top stories from the DP and beyond, meticulously curated for parents and alumni, and delivered Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining at restaurants, indoor catered events and other gatherings will be further eased May 7. Food banks across the country are now racing to meet increased demand and fill the gap created by the elimination of the extra benefits. WebCOVID NEWS. In an effort to quell rising COVID-19 cases, Philadelphia officials announced sweeping restrictions Wednesday, including a mandate effective at midnight that businesses either require masks or confirm the vaccine status of all employees and customers. An appointment scheduling websiteis also now available to book slots for various provider sites in Philadelphia. The city last reached the benchmarks that would allow that last summer. The city is in the process of discussing whether precautions will change in schools, Bettigole said. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. into your inbox every Sunday morning. Distance between chair backs will be reduced from six feet to three feet. All of this is a balance and Ive said from the beginning we want to be the least restrictive necessary, and that we would try to lift this as soon as possible, Cheryl Bettigole, the citys health commissioner, said at a news conference. To avoid a surge of cases following the district's spring break, which runs from April 11-15, a one-week mask requirement will be enforced beginning April 18. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Are you sure?'" As of Monday evening, there were at least 680,000 people from Philadelphia who had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 451,000 people from the city who were fully vaccinated. We owe it to ourselves, to each other, reflect as we mark this solemn anniversary," Managing Director Tumar Alexander said. The city will allow some people who are qualified to get vaccinated without appointments at the convention center, where FEMA is providing 6,000 shots a day. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- COVID-19 restrictions in Philadelphia will remain in effect for now. Get it in your inbox every Friday. 34th Street Magazine's "Toast" to dear old Penn is a Sunday morning newsletter with the latest on Penn's While the Metropolitan Opera (the Met) is working closely with medical and public health experts and taking measures to enhance the safety of its visitors, artists, and staff, an inherent risk of contracting Covid-19 and other contagious diseases exists in any public space. The Kenney administration is tightening coronavirus restrictions but stopped short of mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for workers and staff at businesses, as well as public employees. The diagnoses increased especially among girls, Permits are under consideration, pending COVID precautions and restrictions. Bettigole credited indoor masking requirements with keeping Philadelphias case numbers lower than those in surrounding counties, and that warranted waiting for lower cases counts, hospitalizations, and positivity rates before lifting it. Podcast: Is Sixers' prime time game vs. The approach was the result of discussions within the health department and with outside experts and may be a unique approach to determining when mandates are needed, Bettigole said. Transit systems and health-care or congregant-care settings still fall under federal guidance. One week after Find The Metropolitan Opera on Facebook (opens new window), Find The Metropolitan Opera on Twitter (opens new window), Find The Metropolitan Opera on Instagram (opens new window). Encourage others in your life to get vaccinated too. Outdoor dining is restricted to 4 seats a table, with all people there being from the same household to prevent the spreading of the virus in different homes. Phillys vaccine mandate for city workers has taken effect, despite opposition from the firefighters union, California residents do not sell my data request, Cases have risen by more than 50% in the past 10 days, Cases have not risen by more than 50% in the past 10 days, Average new daily case count is under 225, Cases have not risen by more than 50% within the past 10 days, Average new daily case count is under 100. And marking the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 hitting Philadelphia, buildings will have blue lights on tonight to honor the lives lost and frontline workers. Theres a reason were keeping it as long as we are.. The Met, unlike Broadway, says that masks will be optional. If trends continue, she said, its likely the mask mandate for public indoor settings, including businesses, could end too in a matter of weeks. WebWe cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to The Met. "The first closure happened in the height of the school visit season, and continued through our summer tourist season," said Linda Ackerman Moulder, director of the historic house. Food prices alone are up 10.1% from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with staples like butter up 31% and breakfast cereals and bread each up 15%. "I've talked to a lot of my clients and they're more comfortable being at home for the time being," says Noel Davis, owner of Paris Fit Studio. $. Indoor catered social events are still prohibited, with the exception of some business conferences at hotels, and guidance for other businesses remains more strict than in the rest of the state. 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Effective at noon Wednesday, officials said, masks would be required at the "My daughter is not too concerned," Hamby said. Will be allowed to operate at 75 percent of occupancy limit or 15 persons per 1,000 square feet. Though as of Aug. 11, the region has reached "high" levels of virus spread linked to the Delta variant. We aimed to measure the effect of spironolactone use on the risk of adverse outcomes following COVID-19 hospitalization. Hazelip said. 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Health experts agreed the time is probably right to relax some restrictions. So far, they're making good progress: Hamby and Hazelip have set foot in Antarctica, and told CBS News that on Mar. If you are using Internet Explorer or other browsers you may encounter problems with certain sections of our website. But the city also announced today it's holding on to other restrictions. It doesnt apply to colleges either. That's because they're facing economic challenges that they just haven't faced before," said Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We will learn and the rest of the nation will learn how many people are willing to be vaccinated.". "I said 'Ellie, don't you think it would be fun for us to go around the world in 80 days at age 80?'" Over the past two years, weve invested tens of millions of dollars in state-of-the-art health and safety measures at Wells Fargo Center, and those investments have been a major success, Valerie Camillo, president of business operations for Wells Fargo Center and the Philadelphia Flyers, said in a statement. The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a period of frantic, domestic migration that saw Americans moving farther away from established urban centers. "She just says 'Well, if Mom falls out of a hot air balloon in Egypt or off of the mountain That's fine. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. NFL players are banned from exchanging jerseys after games now under new COVID-19 restrictions No. About 74% of Philadelphians 12 and older are vaccinated, and just over half of children ages 5 to 11. Have top stories from The Daily Pennsylvanian delivered to your inbox every day, Monday through Friday, when Penn classes are in session. Admission to the Met and any of its events is conditioned on compliance with health and safety protocols. To compensate, the city is offering $100 to any city residents who get fully vaccinated at one of 10 participating health clinics over the next six weeks. Rolling back the mask mandate before we hit the metrics puts us at risk of going backwards, of having cases multiply, she said. Franklin Institute will open Wednesday. The easing is the latest sign of optimism among policymakers and experts about the state of the pandemic. Obviously they supported Donald Trump in the election and they bought into Donald Trumps stuff and thats why theyre resistant., READ MORE: Phillys vaccine mandate for city workers has taken effect, despite opposition from the firefighters union. I would not be a big fan of making it too complicated when mask use is so important and so simple, and really not that inconvenient.". Visitors who do not follow applicable protocols may be asked to leave the premises. We aimed to measure the effect of spironolactone use on the risk of adverse outcomes following COVID-19 hospitalization. Those numbers remain incomplete and will likely rise higher than the previous week's average of 591 cases per day and 7.6% test positivity rate, Farley said. The numbers are headed dramatically in the right direction, he said, but we are not yet at the warm temperatures that will take us outdoors for more and more of our regular activities, which we know makes us less susceptible to infection.. The aim of this study was to estimate associations between greenspace use and proximity with perceived mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic. If they are well-manicured, they do not want to travel with us," Hazelip said. No more than five people per 1,000 square feet are allowed indoors, and all safety measures and social distancing guidance must be followed. Even when concert venues are operating at full capacity, they earn most of their profits on concessions and bar revenue, not ticket sales. This would apply not just to restaurants but to businesses such as hotels, bowling alleys, and the Wells Fargo Center. So for now the more stringent city restrictions will stay in place. / CBS News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Some Pa. businesses closed due to COVID-19 restrictions can now reopen, Philadelphia restaurants to get free COVID-19 testing for workers, families, Philadelphia extends COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings to January 15. But for music venues that have been shut down since March and are hoping to get back in the game, the numbers dont add up.