Philadelphia, PA - As the number of new COVID-19 cases beginning to fall in Philadelphian and the region, the Health Department announced a series of changes to the City’s Safer-at-Home restrictions.
Philadelphia to Relax Some Safer-at-Home Restrictions Starting May 7
On Friday, May 7, 2021, the following changes will go into effect, bringing Philadelphia into closer alignment with Pennsylvania:
Philadelphia Indoor Dining
Capacity will be increased from 25% to 50% if restaurants meet enhanced ventilation standards, 50%, or 75% if restaurants meet enhanced ventilation standards.
Maximum table size will be increased from four to six, and there is no longer a requirement that everyone at the table be from the same household.
Philadelphia Outdoor Dining
The city will increase the maximum table size to 10, which is the state limit.
For indoor catered events
Important to remember that events like indoor weddings are at the highest risk.
For the first time in more than a year, the City will allow indoor catered social events up to 25% occupancy of space with a cap of 75 persons total.
If case rates continue to fall, the City may increase that cap to 150 beginning May 21.
Philadelphia Gatherings and Events
Indoor gatherings and events will increase their maximum capacity to 25% of the average capacity. Outdoor groups and events will increase the total capacity to 50%.
In all of these situations, the Health Commissioner strongly recommended that anyone participating in these higher-risk and higher-density events should be vaccinated first.
