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Wolf: Pro sports can resume in green, yellow counties

Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf issued an order on Wednesday afternoon that permits professional sports to resume without fans in counties that have moved into the green or yellow phase of reopening.

The team, or the league in which the team plays must have an approved coronavirus safety plan in order to reopen.

“Such a plan must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and include, among other requirements, testing or screening and monitoring of all on-venue players and personnel," said a statement on the governor's website. "Also, no fans or spectators may be permitted on interior or exterior venue property.