Weary business executives reacted with anger and frustration to Gov. Tom Wolfâs decision on Thursday to temporarily close restaurants, gyms, theaters and certain other businesses in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19.
The shutdown, which starts Saturday and runs until Monday, Jan. 4, bans indoor dining at restaurants, which had been allowed to operate at 50% capacity, although takeout, delivery and outdoor dining are still permitted.
The order also closes gyms, theaters and other facilities, but lets stores continue to operate at 50% of capacity.
Al Duncan, CEO of the company that operates Miller Smorgasbord and Smokehouse BBQ & Brews, called Wolfâs order âvery unfair and very unjust,â wondering why stores were excluded from the shutdown and restaurants have to go dark again.