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Pa. to begin gradual re-opening May 8

Gov. Tom Wolf announced today that some businesses will be able to open beginning May 8. That will include limited construction, online auto sales and curbside pickup.

Limits on visitors to prisons and long-term care facilities will remain in place.

Wolf said he hopes testing will be in place by May 8. He notes that May 8 is a target date and openings will occur by region.

The governor will sign Senate Bill 841 later today that approves qualified Pennsylvania notaries public to perform remote online notarizations, which will allow auto dealerships to conducted limited car sales and leasing operations through online sales, as a notary is required to complete the transaction. Auto dealerships may continue to remain open for certain activities, such as repairs to passenger and commercial vehicles and sales of auto parts, but in-person car sales or leases are still considered non-life sustaining and remain prohibited at this time.

Public and private residential and non-residential construction may resume statewide starting Friday, May 8, in accordance with safety guidance that will be issued by the administration shortly. Construction projects already deemed life-sustaining may continue while adhering to social distancing, personnel limits and other guidance as announced by the administration.

"If there is evidence we are moving too fast in certain areas, we can retreat," Wolf said. "People will still need to exercise caution."

This article will be updated as information is released.