communities, our health care workers and our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians from COVID-19. That
has not changed.”
The new measures include revamped school safety attestation, targeted business and gathering
restrictions, and a new enforcement plan that includes liability protection for businesses enforcing the
Secretary of Health’s strengthened mask-wearing order. The administration is also advising all
Pennsylvanians to limit unnecessary travel and keep gatherings held in homes to members of the
same household.
Requiring Strict Safety Measures in Our Schools
Summary: The Wolf Administration is requiring Pre-K to 12 public schools in counties that have been
in the substantial transmission level for at least two consecutive weeks to commit to safety measures
to ensure the safety and well-being of students and educators. If they choose not to, they must move
to fully remote learning without all extra-curricular activities. As of Friday, Nov. 20, there are 59
counties in the substantial transmission level for at least two consecutive weeks.
Requirements for Pre-K to 12 public schools in substantial counties for at least two
consecutive weeks:
• Schools are mandated to comply with updated protocols if a COVID-19 case is
identified in the school building.
• By 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, chief school administrators and the governing body
president/chair must sign an attestation form stating they have either transitioned to
fully remote learning or are complying with the orders if they are conducting any in-
person instruction while in the “substantial” range of transmission.
• Those schools that do not sign or comply with an attestation are required to provide
only fully remote learning and suspend all extracurricular activities as long as the
county remains in the substantial transmission level.
“All of us have a responsibility to slow the spread of this virus so our children can stay or return to the
classroom," Gov. Wolf said.
Keeping Businesses, Customers and Employees Safe
Summary: The administration is revising and reissuing its orders to protect businesses, customers,
and employees. This order will consolidate previous orders and includes reiterating cleaning and
social distancing requirements, mandatory telework requirements unless impossible, and other safety
measures.
• Telework is mandatory unless impossible; safety measures required for businesses
including cleaning, social distancing and masking.
• Online sales and curbside pickup for all shopping are encouraged.
Furthermore, to help with enforcement of existing masking orders in businesses, the administration is
introducing liability protection for all businesses that maintain in person operations and are open to
the public. Businesses will receive immunity from civil liability only as related to the Secretary’s
masking order given that individuals and entities are engaged in essential emergency services
activities and disaster services activities when enforcing the order.