Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Bucks counties enter the final green stage of reopening this Friday, June 26.

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf made the announcement Friday, June 19.

Confirmed new cases in Delaware County over a two-week period have continued to decrease, down 21.4% versus the previous two-week period, according to a Delaware County government press release.

The percent of positive tests over the past two weeks has decreased to 6.0%, down from a peak of approximately 46% in April, the release stated.

Entering the green phase does not mean “full throttle go,” emphasized County Council Chairman Brian Zidek.

“We urge businesses, organizations, and residents to continue to follow guidance from public health officials to ensure we can safely and confidently re-open.”

The following guidelines are offered for the public, business owners, and their employees:

1. Continued telework strongly encouraged.
2. Businesses with in-person operations must follow updated Business and Building Safety Requirements.
3. All businesses operating at 50% occupancy in the Yellow Phase may increase to 75% occupancy.
4. Child care may open complying with guidance.
5. Congregate care restrictions remain in place.
6. Prison and hospital restrictions determined by individual facilities.
7. Schools subject to CDC and Commonwealth guidance.

Green Phase Social Restrictions:

1. Large gatherings of more than 250 prohibited.
2. Masks are required when entering a business.
3. Restaurants and bars can operate at 50% occupancy.
4. Personal care services (including hair salons and barbershops) can open at 50% occupancy and by appointment only.
5. Indoor recreation, health and wellness facilities, and personal care services (such as gyms and spas) can open at 50% occupancy with appointments strongly encouraged.
6. All entertainment venues (such as casinos, theaters, and shopping malls) can open at 50% occupancy.
7. Construction activity may return to full capacity with continued implementation of protocols.

The Bringing Back Delco website contains important information, resources, and downloadable flyers and graphics for business owners to display and share with their employees.

It also offers an online small business support store to help businesses procure the supplies they need to reopen safely, many of which are in short supply.

Items included: hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, gloves, masks, and six-foot floor markers.

Business owners can order these items online at a discounted price and pick up the kits on either June 22 or 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 p.m. at the Broomall Fire Department (1 N. Malin Rd., Broomall, PA)

Residents are also urged to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidance:

• Continuing to wear a mask in public.
• Allow for social distancing of at least 6 feet.
• Washing your hands with soap and water.
• Sneezing and coughing into your elbow.
• Staying home if you have symptoms of the virus.

Delaware County is developing a plan to reopen the Government Center and County offices to the public. More details will be announced soon.

For more on the Governor’s process to reopen Pennsylvania, click here.

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