COVID-19 Philadelphia: City eases certain restrictions; some sports attendance may be allowed

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Philadelphia officials announced Friday that several restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eased as infection rates continue to fall and vaccination rates rise.

Among the announcements: some fans may attend sporting events.

The health commissioner, dr. Thomas Farley, however, said the relaxed constraints depend on consistent, universal mask use.

The following will come into effect on Monday 1 March:

SPORTS EVENTS

Meetings are allowed up to the limits of the state

-2 500 people for outdoor events in total, 500 people for indoor events

“If the state relaxes its limits further, we will consider whether we want to comply with it,” Farley said. “It’s a step closer to us to be normal again.”

This is good news for Phillies fans, as Citizens Bank Park is an outdoor venue. The Phillies home opener is on April 1 and season tickets are advertised for sale.

However, fans will not yet be allowed inside the Wells Fargo Center for Sixers and Flyers games.

The total number of people allowed includes not only fans but also staff members. The WFC said more than 500 employees are needed on-site for a match when fans attend.

“We are in direct communication with city and state officials to determine when we can further increase our capacity and welcome fans back into the arena,” said Valerie Camillo, business president for the Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center. .

RESTAURANT

-Up to 6 people per table allowed outside, and they do not have to be from the same household
Current constraints and requirements for indoor capacity still apply

SHOPS

Increase to 20 people per 1000 square feet

SENIOR CENTERS

-Allowed to open, but everyone will have to wear K-N95 masks or double masks
No more than 25 people in one room or group

THEATERS

-Allowed to serve food in movie theaters
-Groups not larger than 4

CARED EVENTS

-Door provision for opportunities is still prohibited
Outdoor opportunities increased to 100 people

RELIGIONS SERVICES

-Increase to 20% capacity

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