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Ex. MET-PHL-043Township office closed to the public (Mar. 16, 2020); public access to the Township Municipal Building by appointment only from Nov. 16, 2020 (memorandum of Nov. 20, 2020); Township rule requiring all employees to wear face masks in all Township facilities (posted 2021, captured Sept. 20, 2021)Haverford Township building-access and employee mask rules, 2020-2021Township of Haverford (Township Manager David R. Burman; Board of Commissioners)Township of Haverford (Havertown), Delaware County, PennsylvaniaCityMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PHL-040Lifeline Service Schedule (release of Apr. 7, 2020)SEPTA Moves to Reduced 'Lifeline Service Schedule' Effective Thursday, April 9 - Operations Focused on Essential Travel; For Health and…SEPTA (General Manager Leslie S. Richards)Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties)Sector regulatorApr. 7, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-005Yellow Phase Order ('Safer at Home')Emergency Order Allowing Limited Reopening of Businesses, Advising Philadelphians That They are Safer at Home, and Establishing Safety…Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityMay 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-041SEPTA face-covering requirement for all riders (release of June 5, 2020)SEPTA Riders Required to Wear Face Coverings Starting Monday, June 8SEPTA (General Manager Leslie S. Richards)SEPTASector regulatorJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-006Emergency Order Concerning the Use of Face Coverings (June 26, 2020 Mask Order)Emergency Order Concerning the Use of Face Coverings to Prevent the Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-027Amendment Regarding Additional Permitted Activities to the Yellow Phase Order (pools, Zoo, personal care)Amendment Regarding Additional Permitted Activities to the Emergency Order Allowing Limited Reopening of Businesses... Yellow PhaseMayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-042Release: Delaware County Government Center Opening June 29 (safety procedures for employees and the public)Delaware County Government Center Opening June 29 - Safety procedures and guidance established for all County employees and the publicDelaware County Council (Chairman Brian P. Zidek) / Department of Public RelationsDelaware County, PennsylvaniaCountyJune 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-007Modified Green Phase OrderAmendment Regarding Additional Permitted Activities to the Emergency Order Allowing Limited Reopening of Businesses...: Moving from Yellow…Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJuly 3, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-029Gyms Amendment to the Modified Green Phase OrderAmendment Regarding Gyms and Indoor Exercise Facilities to the Emergency Order Allowing Limited Reopening of Businesses (July 20, 2020)Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJuly 20, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PHL-010Fall/Winter Order ('Safer at Home' restrictions)Emergency Order Concerning Additional Limitations on Visiting, Gatherings, Events and Businesses for Fall/Winter 2020-21, Establishing…Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityNov. 16, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-011Amended Fall/Winter OrderAmended Emergency Order Concerning Additional Limitations on Visiting, Gatherings, Events, and Businesses for Fall-Winter 2020-21Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH; adopted as an emergency Board of Health regulation Jan. 6, 2021City of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityDec. 30, 20202021 Q1Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-012Restated and Consolidated Emergency Order of 2021Restated and Consolidated Emergency Order of 2021 Establishing Safety Measures to Prevent the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus…Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJan. 15, 20212021 Q1Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-013Spring 2021 Safer at Home OrderSpring Emergency Order of 2021 Establishing Safety Measures to Prevent the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Continuing to…Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityFeb. 27, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-014Second Amendment to the Spring 2021 Order (gatherings, density and extension)Second Amendment Regarding Gatherings and Extension to the Spring Emergency Order of 2021Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityMar. 31, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-015Third Amendment to the Spring 2021 Order (easing and extension to May 31, 2021)Third Amendment Regarding Easing of Various Restrictions and Extension to the Spring Emergency Order of 2021Mayor James F. Kenney and Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityApr. 30, 20212021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-055Orphans' Court Division Administrative Docket No. 17 of 2021In Re: Resumption of In-Person Proceedings and Availability of Hybrid HearingsHon. Sheila Woods-Skipper, Administrative Judge, Orphans' Court DivisionFirst Judicial District of Pennsylvania (Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division)CourtApr. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-016Further Reopening OrderEmergency Order Establishing Safety Measures for Further Reopening to Prevent the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Mayor James F. Kenney and Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityMay 20, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-018Full Reopening OrderEmergency Order Establishing Safety Measures for Full Reopening to Prevent the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Mayor James F. Kenney and Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole, MD, MPH; adopted by the Board of Health July 15, 2021 as the Second Consolidated and Restated Supplemental Emergency Regulation Governing the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 (effective July 16, 2021)City of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJune 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineSchools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-093Release: City Lifts Final COVID-19 Safer-at-Home Restrictions; Vaccinated Philadelphians No Longer Need to Wear Masks IndoorsCity Lifts Final COVID-19 Safer-at-Home Restrictions; Vaccinated Philadelphians No Longer Need to Wear Masks Indoors (June 10, 2021)City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health (release)City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Department of Public Health)CityJune 10, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-019Amendment to the Full Reopening Order (Additional Masking Requirements) - the Aug. 12, 2021 indoor mask mandateAmendment to the Emergency Order Establishing Safety Measures for Full Reopening to Prevent the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus…Mayor James F. Kenney and Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityAug. 11, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-071PDPH 'Proof of Vaccination' required sign (vaccinated-only exception)This business requires PROOF OF VACCINATION (Department of Public Health sign template)Philadelphia Department of Public HealthCity of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Department of Public Health)CityAug. 11, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-094Release: Protect yourself and others from Delta: masks required indoors and at large outdoor gatherings in PhiladelphiaProtect yourself and others from Delta: masks required indoors and at large outdoor gatherings in Philadelphia (Aug. 11, 2021; updated Aug.…City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health (James Garrow) (release, updated Aug. 13, 2021)City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Department of Public Health)CityAug. 11, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-020Amendment to the Second Consolidated and Restated Supplemental Emergency Regulation Governing the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 (Consolidated Safety Measures for Full Reopening and Delegation of Authority)Amendment to the Second Consolidated and Restated Supplemental Emergency Regulation Governing the Control and Prevention of COVID-19…Philadelphia Board of Health (adopted Aug. 12/13, 2021; Law Department approval Aug. 13, 2021)City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Board of Health)CityAug. 13, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-089Requirement that all staff and visitors wear masks in all County buildings and facilities from Aug. 16, 2021; recommendation of indoor masking regardless of vaccination statusMontgomery County requires masks in all county buildings and facilities from Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 (announced Aug. 13, 2021)Montgomery County Board of Commissioners with the Office of Public HealthMontgomery County, PennsylvaniaCountyAug. 13, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PHL-092School District of Philadelphia 2021-22 health and safety plan: universal masking of students and staff regardless of vaccination status for the school year opening Aug. 31, 2021School District of Philadelphia universal masking, 2021-22 school yearSchool District of Philadelphia (Superintendent William R. Hite Jr.), implementing the Mayor's and Health Commissioner's orders requiring masks indoors at schools (Exs. MET-PHL-018, 019)City of Philadelphia / School District of PhiladelphiaCityJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source