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Calling on the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania to extend the existing moratorium on evictions in response to the COVID-19 health emergency through at least December 1.
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WHEREAS, it is axiomatic that economic security is fundamental to public health, and that we as a society are only as healthy as those most vulnerable, least economically secure, and least covered by our social services; and
WHEREAS, it is accordingly clear that we must do all we can to keep people secure enough to take care of themselves, practice social distancing, have a location in which to shelter and store supplies, and endure a quarantine or treatment if required; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, defined as the worldwide spread of a new virus for which most people do not have immunity; and
WHEREAS, as of July 7, 2020, Allegheny County is reporting 3,979 confirmed cases of COVID-19, after a 10 day period in which the County averaged 150 new cases per day (a total of 1,507 new cases); and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2020, the Allegheny County Health Department issued an order intended to reduce the incidence of new COVID-19 cases, and mandating the closure of bars, restaurants and casinos and the cancellation of all activities or events over 25 people for a one-week time period, with food establishments limited to take-out and delivery service during that time period; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Department's announcement of the July 2 order, Director Dr. Debra Bogen also recommended a voluntary stay-at-home protocol for residents of the county; while not mandatory under the Department's the order, limiting travel to necessities and other mitigation measures was recommended to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our county; and
WHEREAS, these measures are in addition to the Department's June 28, 2020 order prohibiting the consumption of alcohol on the premises of any establishment within All...
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