Philadelphia Mayor Jim Keney ( Samantha Madera/City of Philadelphia ) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials are issuing a stay-at-home order and banning public gatherings beginning 8 a.m.
Monday in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. There are currently at least 479 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania and 96 cases in Philadelphia, according to health officials.
Two deaths have been reported statewide. The city’s emergency restrictions no longer end on Friday, March 27. To align with Gov.
Tom Wolf's order, the city’s order remains in effect until further notice. Gatherings of any number of people (except for essential business and activities), walk-in takeout orders at restaurants, and food trucks will be prohibited. FULL