On Friday, the first Pennsylvania counties move into the green phase of #COVID19 reopening.

So what does “green” mean?  [THREAD]

If your county is moving to green:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> It has done a good job at getting cases down and increasing ICU capacity, and has a lower risk when it comes to population density and travel patterns.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> COVID-19 is still out there and is highly contagious, so continue to take safety precautions:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😷" title="Face with medical mask" aria-label="Emoji: Face with medical mask"> Wear a mask around others
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬅️" title="Leftwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Leftwards arrow">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Practice social distancing
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚫" title="No entry sign" aria-label="Emoji: No entry sign"> Avoid large gatherings
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧼" title="Soap" aria-label="Emoji: Soap"> Practice good health habits

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Continue teleworking where feasible
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Visits to prisons and hospitals can resume
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Nursing home visits remain restricted to protect residents
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Construction can ramp back up to full capacity with safety measures in place

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Businesses open in yellow phase can increase to 75% occupancy
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Businesses with closed physical locations can open to 50% capacity
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Businesses should consider special accommodations for vulnerable staff
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🟢" title="Green circle" aria-label="Emoji: Green circle"> Businesses + individuals must follow CDC and @PAHealthDept guidance

More information on reopening in Pennsylvania https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow"> http://governor.pa.gov/plan-for-pennsylvania">https://governor.pa.gov/plan-for-...