PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole on Thursday said there is data to suggest that the city's wave of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is approaching its peak.
Nearly a month ago, Philadelphia implemented a mask mandate on all indoor public spaces that do not require proof of vaccination.
The city also tightened masking rules on certain outdoor events with more than 1,000 people, including the recently held Made In America music festival.
The mandates came at a time when Philadelphia was seeing ‘substantial’ community spread of the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention.