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And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

Today is Thursday, July 16th. Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning. In the news this morning, Governor Tom Wolfe announced new statewide mitigation efforts,

as Pennsylvania reported about 1,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday. Wolf says three

catalysts have been linked to case increases. Some Pennsylvanians ignoring the mask wearing

requirements and social distancing rules while visiting bars and restaurants, out of state

travel and lack of national coordination. Wolf said we're already at a tipping point where we really have to act.

He said we don't want to become Florida, Texas, and Arizona, naming three states where the

virus has been surging.

Wolf is reinstating restrictions to help combat the surge.

Bars and restaurants that allow indoor dining will only be able to seat 25% of their capacity.

The previous restriction was set at 50% capacity.

Outdoor dining will not be affected.

Wolf says alcohol can be served for on-premise consumption when it is in the same transaction as a meal.

Cocktails to go and carry-out beverages are still permitted.

Is he allowing the six-foot straw rule or is that going to happen?

He can stand across the street.

Yeah, six feet away through a long straw.

Wolf says telework must be implemented whenever possible and that indoor gatherings will be

limited to 25 people and outdoor gatherings remain at a maximum of 250 people.

All gyms and fitness facilities, while permitted to continue indoor

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