Philadelphia officials introduce a new tiered system to help determine when COVID-19 mitigation measures can be lifted or reimplemented, if necessary, based on the city's key virus metrics.
including remote work requirements and masks requirements in offices, shops and restaurants, officials announced. Through March 31, masks will still be required on public transportation and in health care settings.
The Associated Press reported that Slovakia plans to gradually ease most restrictions by the end of February.Philadelphia introduces benchmark system for lifting COVID mitigation measuresPhiladelphia officials on Wednesday introduced a new tiered system to help determine when COVID-19 mitigation measures can be lifted or reimplemented, if necessary, based on the city's key virus metrics.
Should metrics decline even further, under the"all clear" category, masks will no longer be required indoors, except for places like schools and public transportation.Share to TwitterUpdated mask guidance from the CDC is expected to come as early as next week, officials confirmed to ABC News.
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