As counties move into the Yellow Phase, stay-at-home orders are lifted, but some restrictions on work and social interactions ease. Limitations around large social gatherings, remain in place. When the Governor announces that a county is changing from red to yellow, schools in yellow counties will be permitted to reopen for in-person instruction after July 1 provided the schools adhere to PDE guidance which includes the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines below.
The Green Phase eases most restrictions, but still encourages social distancing and limitations on large social gatherings (250 people maximum) to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health. While this phase will facilitate a return to a "new normal" for schools and communities, it will be equally important to continue to monitor public health indicators and adjust strategies to mitigate community spread. Schools in green counties must continue to adhere to PDE guidance.​