To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Chester County Government officials have extended the county’s essential-services-only operation to Thursday, June 4.

The Chester County Commissioners will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and adjust the status of essential services-only as necessary.

The essential services identified by Chester County Government range from the 9-1-1 Center, Chester County Prison, Chester County Youth Center, Pocopson Home, and the Coroner’s Office to crucial court-related and Human Services functions. Following state guidelines, a no-visitor policy remains at the Chester County Prison, Chester County Youth Center, and Pocopson Home.

The staffs of Chester County’s Health and Emergency Services departments continue to work to provide education, mitigation, communication, and investigation services related to COVID-19 for both Chester County and Delaware County residents.

Since moving to essential operations, the Commissioners, the county’s administrative staff, and department leaders have established special programs, services, and public information to support individuals, families, and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through investment in technology, the county is able to continue around 60 percent of its programs and services remotely during this time.

“The re-opening of Chester County is our priority – but we will only begin the stages of re-opening when it is truly safe and right to do so,” the Chester County Commissioners said in a statement. “The investments we are making in antibody testing and in grant support for Chester County small businesses, along with the advice of our COVID-19 Business Task Force, and the data and guidance of our own Health Department is contributing to the decision about when to move to the first phase of re-opening.”

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