gov_tweets: 37779

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37779 37778 1366425935835201536 2978837542 2021-03-01T16:31:44+00:00 Effective statewide today, I am revising and lifting some COVID-19 mitigation restrictions in Pennsylvania.First, I am revising maximum occupancy limits for both indoor and outdoor events. Second, I am eliminating out-of-state travel restrictions. 18 29 Pennsylvania PA Tom Wolf D GovernorTomWolf