Philadelphia Lifts Mask Mandate , Days After Reinstatement.<br />CNN reports that less than one week <br />after reinstating its mask mandate <br />due to rising COVID-19 cases.<br />CNN reports that less than one week <br />after reinstating its mask mandate <br />due to rising COVID-19 cases.<br />the city of Philadelphia has changed its mind.<br />Though the mandate went into effect <br />on April 18, the city's Board of Health <br />voted to rescind it by April 21.<br />Instead of a mandate, the city will now be "strongly recommending" citizens wear <br />masks in indoor public spaces.<br />Though coronavirus cases have remained relatively stagnant recently, half of the country is experiencing upward trends.<br />Given the latest data, the <br />Board of Health voted tonight <br />to rescind the mandate. , Sarah Peterson, Philadelphia Mayor's Office <br />Deputy Communications Director, via CNN.<br />The City will move to strongly recommending masks in indoor public spaces as opposed to a mask mandate. , Sarah Peterson, Philadelphia Mayor's Office <br />Deputy Communications Director, via CNN.<br />Per CNN, it remains unclear when the city's mask mandate will no longer be in effect.<br />According to the Centers for Disease Control <br />and Prevention (CDC), the city of Philadelphia's <br />COVID-19 community level is low.<br />As community levels stay low, the CDC <br />encourages citizens to stay current on vaccinations and test themselves if they display the <br />symptoms of a coronavirus infection
