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Athletic competition could soon return to parts of Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa. - K-12 sports practices and competitions can resume for school districts in the yellow and green phases of reopening from the coronavirus shutdown. Whether to do so will be left up to the districts. Spectators will not be allowed at games; Only athletes, coaches and officials.

Professional sports can resume in the yellow phase with a department of health approved plan. No spectators are allowed in the yellow phase.

Professional teams practicing and playing in the green phase will not need a plan, and up to 250 people can be on site. Spectators should wear face coverings and sit six feet from anyone not in the same household. Teams can request department of health approval to allow more than 250 people on site.