Earlier today, January 12, 2021, the Kenney Administration
announced that Philadelphia will lift its ban on
theaters, indoor dining, and in-person college instruction on
January 15, 2021.
Theaters will able to reopen, with a maximum
audience of 5% of total capacity or 5 people per
1,000 square feet, including both attendees and
staff. Food and drink will not be allowed, and all guests must wear
masks.
Restaurants will be permitted to have indoor
dining for 25% of their seating capacity.
Colleges and universities will now be allowed
to resume in-person instruction.
Other indoor gatherings, indoor recreational sports, indoor
catered events and senior day
services will remain in restricted status for the
moment.
Duane Morris has created a COVID-19 Strategy Team to help organizations plan, respond to and address this fast-moving situation. Contact your Duane Morris attorney for more information. Prior Alerts on the topic are available on the team's webpage.
If you have any questions about this post, please contact Brad A. Molotsky, Elizabeth Mincer, Sharon Caffrey, Eve Klein or the attorney in the firm with whom you are regularly in contact.
Be well and stay safe.
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