PITTSBURGH - Officials in western Pennsylvania's Allegheny County are halting all on-site consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants due to what they call an “alarming" spike in COVID-19 cases.County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Dr.
Debra Bogen, the county health department director, said the recent spike has been largely among young people and involved out-of-state travel, often including night life during travel, and going to local bars and restaurants.Under the order to go into effect at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, bars and restaurants can remain open but won't be allowed to serve alcohol other than takeout options allowed by the state.