Note: Due to the changing nature of the pandemic and the City’s response, several of the figures presented in the two-week press release no longer adequately describe the objectives of the response or the information most relevant to the press and public. The City may revisit this presentation if these changes do not adequately meet the needs of the situation at the time.
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported today that 8,703 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Philadelphia. This brings the total number of Philadelphia residents fully vaccinated to at least 656,017, and the number of Philadelphia residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 844,214. Currently, 52.8% of Philadelphia adults are fully vaccinated, and 68% of Philadelphia adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Department of Public Health reports that 113 COVID-19 patients are currently being treated in Philadelphia hospitals, with a total of 19 on respirators.
In the past two weeks, one percent of COVID-19 tests have come back positive. So far, during the pandemic, 144,457 Philadelphia residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and 3,700 have succumbed to the virus. Philadelphia is registering an average of 58 new COVID-19 cases per day in the past two weeks.
The city lifts the latest COVID-19 restrictions: Starting tomorrow, Friday, June 11, at 12:01 a.m., the city of Philadelphia will end the last two COVID-19 restrictions including the requirement to wear a mask indoors and the last call to restaurants at 11 p.m. People who received the last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks ago are considered fully vaccinated, and the Department of Health no longer requires that they wear masks indoors or outdoors in most locations. You can find more information at this release in English.
Due to the risk, Philadelphia will continue to require the use of masks indoors in certain environments, including:
- Health institutions, including temporary community health events such as vaccination clinics and blood donation drives.
- Congregational facilities such as prisons, shelters, and adult day programs.
- Public transportation, including airplanes, trains, buses, taxis, and ride-sharing vehicles.
- Indoor schools, camps and early childhood education.
Clarification to the lifting of the indoor mask mandate in Philadelphia: On Friday, June 11, the city will largely end our indoor mask requirements, except in certain higher risk environments. Please note that state mandates and restrictions remain in effect, including the requirement that unvaccinated individuals wear masks while indoors.
Educational Videos: As part of the ongoing #VaxUpPhilly marketing campaign, the city has produced a series of educational videos featuring doctors of color from area health institutions that address common questions they hear from patients about the vaccine. These videos are available on the YouTube page of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Changes to cookout service: The city of Philadelphia announced modifications The Outdoor Dining Food Service Initiative, which was initially launched as a temporary and emergency support program. These adjustments are necessary for public safety as Philadelphia continues to fully reopen, with more pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the city’s streets and sidewalks.
Starting tomorrow, June 11, the following changes will take effect:
- Use of propane: The use of propane will be prohibited in the parking lane (ie, on the streets). Propane can continue to be used on sidewalks if it is used and stored properly, as allowed by current law. Businesses can continue to use electric heaters if they follow the guidelines. Gas and kerosene heaters are also still prohibited.
- Streeteries: Structures that exceed 3 meters in height will not be allowed. As a reminder, Department of Streets approval is required before a building permit can be issued for any structure on the right-of-way. It is important to note that all Department of Streets approvals for structures related to a Streetery expire on December 31, 2021.
As the City has ended nearly all restrictions from the pandemic and the resumption of normal activities (which will lead to increased vehicular and foot traffic), it is crucial that businesses adhere to the rules of the bus service program. cookout, which can be found online here (filter the list by “Food, Restaurants and Hospitality”).
Since its launch in June 2020, the Philadelphia Outdoor Food Service Initiative has helped more than 750 restaurants earn much-needed income by offering safe outdoor dining. The temporary program will continue until December 31, 2021, but there may be additional adjustments this year. The temporary street closure process will also remain the same until December 31, 2021.
We will continue to have discussions with catering entrepreneurs and we are looking into the tough questions regarding the program elements that will need to be reduced further and the program elements that may make sense to continue in the long term. As of now, the city’s temporary cookout program will end in its current form on December 31, 2021. Management looks forward to working with the Council, local business owners, and residents to work out the details of a possible permanent program.
Street closures approved for the weekend for outdoor service (June 11-13): In June 2020, the City announced four new options for restaurants to operate outdoors in such a way as to generate much needed income. To see the street closures approved this weekend, see this blog. Vehicular traffic should avoid these streets.
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