In PA, The Gov. has ordered all non-essential businesses to close.
This has many people asking what is a nonessential business?
The DCED says a nonessential business is in the following industries:
Entertainment
Hospitality
Recreation facilities, including but not limited to community and recreation centers; gyms, including yoga, barre and spin facilities
Hair salons and barber shops
Nail salons and spas
Casinos
Concert venues
Theaters
Sporting event venues and golf courses
Retail facilities, including shopping malls, except for pharmacy or other healthcare facilities within retail operations.
Additionally, Governor Wolf has ordered that all restaurants and bars close their dine-in facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurants and bars can continue to offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverages. These services should utilize the CDC best practices for employees and cleaning and should follow President Trump’s guidance to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
This many have you asking, what is an essential business?
According to the Governor’s press release, essential businesses include the following industries:
Food processing
Agriculture
Industrial manufacturing
Feed mills
Construction
Trash collection
Grocery and household goods (including convenience stores)
Home repair/hardware and auto repair
Pharmacy and other medical facilities such as biomedical and healthcare
Post offices and shipping outlets
Insurance offices
Banks
Gas stations
Laundromats
Veterinary clinics and pet stores
Warehousing, storage and distribution
Public transportation
Hotels and commercial lodging
Although these businesses may remain open, the Wolf Administration continues to encourage them to employ social distancing practices, and encourages Pennsylvanians to be thoughtful in their visits.
