Supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations will remain open.Essential State, County, and Municipal services will be open: police, fire, emergency medical services, sanitation, and essential services for vulnerable populations.

Adult daycare centers, adult training facilities, Provocations facilities, LIFE centers and Senior Community Centers close beginning Tuesday, March 17 and will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the 14-day statewide closures.Philadelphia County families should check with their child care facilities to determine status of business operations. All child care centers licensed by the commonwealth close as of Tuesday, March 17 and will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the 14-day statewide closures.Freedom of travel will remain, but all Pennsylvanians are asked to refrain from non-essential travel.A no-visitor policy for correctional facilities and nursing homes has been implemented and will be evaluated for other facilities.Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to do so but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited. All restaurants and bars close their dine-in facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19.Check with those groups directly for the latest information. Many businesses and public organizations are altering schedules and planned events.Many colleges and universities are closed.City staff are available by phone or email. Pottsville City Hall is closed to the public till further notice.The Lackawanna County Government Center and Courthouse will be closedВ until at least April 3.Post Office in downtown Scranton is closed due the closure of the Scranton Federal Building.

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