'Reopening' of Pennsylvania Planned to Begin in Early May

Note: This information is accurate as of 10:15 a.m., April 29, 2020.

On April 17, Gov. Tom Wolf outlined the standards the administration will use for reopening and on April 20. The governor announced a target date of May 8 for the beginning of phased reopening and easing of restrictions.

Currently, all of Pennsylvania is “red,” meaning all 12.8 million residents are under stay-at-home orders and all non-life-sustaining businesses are closed.

Regions and counties can move from red to yellow, and then yellow to green. Counties may also revert back to “red” status if needed, Wolf sa...