Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions Gives Restaurants a Boost

As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Pa. Governor Tom Wolf on March 15 announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits.

Effective April 4:

• Restaurants may resume bar service

• Alcohol service will be allowed without the purchase of food.

• The curfew for removing alcoholic drinks from tables will be lifted

• Indoor dining capacity will be raised to 75 percent for those restaurants that are currently self-certified and those that undergo the self-certification process. Self-certifying...