LIVE VIDEO: Philly officials expected to provide update on indoor masking as COVID cases climb
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Department of Public Health officials say an indoor mask mandate for public places could be coming back soon.Currently, the city is seeing a rapid increase in cases. Officials say if we continue trending the way we are, a decision will likely be made to bring the mandate back.
Under Level 2, you must wear a mask when indoors in public places. There is no vaccine or testing requirement for places that serve food or drink under this level. Some sports fans at the Wells Fargo Center said a mask mandate won't stop them from going to games in person.
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