The Meadows Among Pa. Casinos Closing For Three Weeks for Covid Precautions

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's latest round of restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 has closed the doors of the nearby Meadows Racetrack & Casino for a while.

The governor on Thursday ordered the closure of Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos, including the Meadows in North Strabane Township outside of Washington. The Meadows closed for three weeks beginning at 11 p.m. Friday.

Those closures were part of a large menu of measures attempting to stop the virus' spread. Wolf recently tested positive for COVID-19, though his and his wife's latest tests had come back negative.

Wolf also suspended indoor dining at restaurants again and halted school extracurricular activities while also closing indoor gyms, theaters and private clubs.

"We need to slow the spread right now to save lives," Wolf said during a Thursday virtual meeting.

Tony Frabbiele, vice president and general manager of the facility, said in a prepared statement: “I am very proud of our team here and all of the hard work they have put in to making our casino a safe environment for fellow team members and guests. We look forward to reopening in January, so we can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable entertainment destination for our community.”

“The health and well-being of our team members and customers remains our paramount concern. We will continue to work closely with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, state and local leaders, and public health officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.”