These measures included standards for cleaning and disinfecting high-touch areas, establishing protocols for businesses exposed to a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19, limiting the numbers of employees and customers on the premises, ensuring that employees have access to soap, sanitizer, and face masks, and that patrons wear face masks.On April 17, Pennsylvania was the first state to have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) accepted by FEMA for purchasing and distributing food through established Food Banks in the commonwealth.Also, on April 17, Governor Wolf outlined the standards the administration will use for reopening and on April 20, Governor Wolf announced a target date of May 8 for the beginning of phased reopening and easing of restrictions.To help inform decisions about what regions to reopen, and on what timeline, the commonwealth has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions of higher education, to develop a data dashboard. 3831 0 obj <> endobj released two documents to assist states and local education agencies (LEA) in planning for a gradual scale up and eventual reopening of schools: the Schools Decision Tree and the Interim Guidance for Schools and Day Camps. @χ-�Z]��b$B�LΪ�� V�): As the administration begins the reopening and the easing of restriction process, this guidance will be refined and strengthened so businesses and organizations can continue to prioritize public health and safety while attracting new business and getting the economy back on track.All Pennsylvanians should continue to maintain social distancing even as the reopening and easing of restriction process begins. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented event that has impacted every part of the globe. 4 0 obj This step was taken to allow staff to create two ten-bed intake units to mitigate risk of spread at the state-run facilities. On March 28, the DOC shifted all new inmate intakes to one centralized location at SCI Retreat to allow for a period of quarantine before assigning their home institution.Since the quarantine began, inmates have been fed in their cells, and afforded out-of-cell time only for video visits, phone calls, access to the law library, as well as in-cell programming. Staff working onsite will be required to wear a mask.As we progress through the process of reopening and the easing of restrictions, we will work in phases, taking a regional approach, with the expectation that this will not necessarily be a linear process. At this point, alternative care sites have been identified in other areas of the commonwealth and can quickly stand up should there be a surge in other areas of the state.As the situation stabilizes, we are planning a measured and strategic approach to allowing Pennsylvanians to return to work safely to prevent a resurgence of the virus. For example, the Department of Aging through its Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman has developed a strategic partnership with the AARP to re-establish lines of communication with nursing home residents in targeted facilities throughout the commonwealth. �S�֢U�-�%�����{���7��_h�D���r6R&�)t��]�du�sa$�_�] �/��J-|-I_C����/.�M��]Q��k��d{־.E��I�h�)g逅o�@ķ���pu�Oz�e��v���v.�o oc���?������-T�=�KE)�D�GBuŶ�~B}�qX���h�J�oc��5,�)���Ѓ�G�{Ծ��%�M��I�I5�V�$ <>/Metadata 1477 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1478 0 R>> Working with the General Assembly, the Governor signed Act 13 of 2020 to waive the School Code requirement for a minimum 180-day school term, an action that builds on the administration’s earlier commitment that no district or school would be penalized for falling short of the 180-day school term requirement.In addition, Pennsylvania sought and received approvals from the federal government to allow schools the option to distribute meals to children age 18 and under at no cost while schools are closed. 3 0 obj • Clear guidance and recommendations for employers, individuals, and health care facilities and
These measures included standards for cleaning and disinfecting high-touch areas, establishing protocols for businesses exposed to a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19, limiting the numbers of employees and customers on the premises, ensuring that employees have access to soap, sanitizer, and face masks, and that patrons wear face masks.On April 17, Pennsylvania was the first state to have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) accepted by FEMA for purchasing and distributing food through established Food Banks in the commonwealth.Also, on April 17, Governor Wolf outlined the standards the administration will use for reopening and on April 20, Governor Wolf announced a target date of May 8 for the beginning of phased reopening and easing of restrictions.To help inform decisions about what regions to reopen, and on what timeline, the commonwealth has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions of higher education, to develop a data dashboard. 3831 0 obj <> endobj released two documents to assist states and local education agencies (LEA) in planning for a gradual scale up and eventual reopening of schools: the Schools Decision Tree and the Interim Guidance for Schools and Day Camps. @χ-�Z]��b$B�LΪ�� V�): As the administration begins the reopening and the easing of restriction process, this guidance will be refined and strengthened so businesses and organizations can continue to prioritize public health and safety while attracting new business and getting the economy back on track.All Pennsylvanians should continue to maintain social distancing even as the reopening and easing of restriction process begins. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented event that has impacted every part of the globe. 4 0 obj This step was taken to allow staff to create two ten-bed intake units to mitigate risk of spread at the state-run facilities. On March 28, the DOC shifted all new inmate intakes to one centralized location at SCI Retreat to allow for a period of quarantine before assigning their home institution.Since the quarantine began, inmates have been fed in their cells, and afforded out-of-cell time only for video visits, phone calls, access to the law library, as well as in-cell programming. Staff working onsite will be required to wear a mask.As we progress through the process of reopening and the easing of restrictions, we will work in phases, taking a regional approach, with the expectation that this will not necessarily be a linear process. At this point, alternative care sites have been identified in other areas of the commonwealth and can quickly stand up should there be a surge in other areas of the state.As the situation stabilizes, we are planning a measured and strategic approach to allowing Pennsylvanians to return to work safely to prevent a resurgence of the virus. For example, the Department of Aging through its Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman has developed a strategic partnership with the AARP to re-establish lines of communication with nursing home residents in targeted facilities throughout the commonwealth. �S�֢U�-�%�����{���7��_h�D���r6R&�)t��]�du�sa$�_�] �/��J-|-I_C����/.�M��]Q��k��d{־.E��I�h�)g逅o�@ķ���pu�Oz�e��v���v.�o oc���?������-T�=�KE)�D�GBuŶ�~B}�qX���h�J�oc��5,�)���Ѓ�G�{Ծ��%�M��I�I5�V�$ <>/Metadata 1477 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1478 0 R>> Working with the General Assembly, the Governor signed Act 13 of 2020 to waive the School Code requirement for a minimum 180-day school term, an action that builds on the administration’s earlier commitment that no district or school would be penalized for falling short of the 180-day school term requirement.In addition, Pennsylvania sought and received approvals from the federal government to allow schools the option to distribute meals to children age 18 and under at no cost while schools are closed. 3 0 obj • Clear guidance and recommendations for employers, individuals, and health care facilities and