BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf said on Saturday that all non-essential retail businesses in Bucks County should close amid the coronavirus outbreak. Places like gyms, theaters, malls, salons, entertainment venues, and community centers should close for 14 days, Wolf said during a news conference with Health Secretary Rachel Levine.

Essential retail, like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and healthcare facilities, will remain open. Stay up to date with developments by signing up for Patch emails.



The "aggressive mitigation" efforts are being down to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. "This is what we need to do, and we need to do it now," Wolf said. The following businesses should close, Wolf said:

Community and recreation centers

Gyms, cycling studios, and yoga facilities

Hair salons

Nail salons

Casinos

Theaters

Bars

Sporting facilities and golf courses

Shopping malls Restaurants can stay open to offer carry-out and delivery only.

Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be closing as of Tuesday.



Further specifics are detailed in this letter from state officials to businesses.

"Stay calm, stay home, and stay safe. If you can avoid visiting public places, please do so," Wolf said.



The efforts to curb the illness, also known as COVID-19, mirror the same actions announced earlier in the week in Montgomery County. Similar actions have been instituted in Delaware County as well. Wolf's order includes the closure or cancelation of day cares, YMCAs, sporting events, concerts, and other public places.