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Posted on: March 23, 2020

Governor Wolf Announces STAY AT HOME Order for seven counties, including Chester County

This afternoon Governor Wolf announced a “Stay at Home” order for seven counties, including Chester County.  The order begins at 8pm tonight and continues until April 6th.  
What does this mean? 
 
STAY AT HOME, unless
  • You, your family or pets need medicine, medical supplies or are visiting a healthcare professional
  • You need groceries, or are delivering meals or other life-sustaining services to others
  • You are walking, hiking or running AT LEAST SIX FEET AWAY FROM OTHERS
  • You work for a business that is classified as life-sustaining (essential)
  • You are traveling to care for a family member or pet in another household
  • You are traveling to or from your school to receive materials for distance learning, meals, or any other related service
  • You are traveling by law enforcement or court order
  • You are traveling back home outside of the County.


Governor's "Stay at Home" Order
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