RESOURCES & TRAINING

COVID-19 updates & resources

​Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, PFMA has advocated for the safety and well-being of its members, who have remained open and compliant with all health guidelines and regulations in order to serve their communities. As vaccine rollout continues, PFMA is working with federal, state and city officials to prioritize frontline grocery, convenience and food supply chain workers to the fullest extent possible.

COVID-19 updates

Effective May 31, 2021, the Wolf Administration will lift COVID-19 mitigation orders, with the exception of masking. 

• All COVID-19 restrictions related to gatherings, restaurants and businesses will be lifted.
• Once 70% of Pennsylvania's adults ages 18+ are vaccinated, or by June 28 (whichever comes first) masking orders will be lifted.

​Learn more.
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Effective May 21, 2021, the City of Philadelphia released its timeframe for lifting COVID restrictions:

• By May 21, 2021, the city will ease restrictions for indoor and outdoor events and gatherings.
• By June 11, 2021, all Safer at Home restrictions will be lifted, with the exception of mask wearing.

Learn more.

Updated May 16, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided new guidance for vaccinated individuals. Revised guidelines state:

• If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
• Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

Learn more.

Masks still required at many central Pa. grocery stores, including Giant, Karns and Weis
​PennLive.com  |  May 14, 2021

“There’s a lot of unanswered questions,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association. “I think people are still trying to figure out and process it. It’s so new people are trying to figure out how it affects them and how to implement it.” Read more.

Source: PA Department of Health

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PA Department of Health

Vaccine distribution

We are in Phase 2 of Pennsylvania's vaccine rollout. All Pennsylvanians age 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more.

City of Philadelphia

Vaccine distribution

Per the City of Philadelphia website, Phase 2 includes all individuals 16 years and older not previously immunized. Learn more.

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Operational information

​PA Department of Health 

• Daily data
• Archived date
• ​County data and statewide map​

Vaccine distribution

• Commonwealth vaccination guide
• Vaccination provider map
• Vaccination FAQs

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Vaccination communication toolkit for essential workers

The CDC designed a COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers  to help employers build confidence in the vaccine. The toolkit helps employers raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination and address common questions and concerns. Resources include: 

• Key messages
• Educational slide deck
• FAQs
• Posters/flyers
• Newsletter content
• Vaccine factsheet (available in several different languages)
• Template letter for employees
• Social media content
• Vaccination sticker templates

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