More than two dozen states across the country reported a jump in cases over the last eight days, although hospitalizations and deaths have not seen a commensurate rise.
its mask mandate on April 7 after roughly 100 undergraduate students tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week.
Philadelphia health commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said in a press conference on Monday that residents would have to dig up their masks again. The city will starting April 18, requiring people to wear facial coverings inside all businesses in Philadelphia. Bettigole noted that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50% in a 10-day span. Although hospitalizations remain low due to COVID-19, she expects another wave of the disease linked to the"If we do that, we can literally save the lives of vulnerable Philadelphians," she said, adding that by wearing masks residents can"continue to take part in the life of the city without increasing transmission.
"In the interest of keeping the economic life of the city flowing, the best thing we can do is keep cases down," she said, while noting that establishments still requiring proof of vaccination for entry do not also have to require masks. Elsewhere in New York City, Broadway theaters continue to require that audience members wear masks. Even with the rule in place,
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