Philadelphia Lifts Vaccine Mandate Effective Immediately But Masks Are Still Required
UPDATE. We have updated our last article due to an error:
Per CBS 3 With COVID-19 cases dropping in Philadelphia, the city announced Wednesday they’re easing restrictions, including lifting the vaccine mandate to eat inside restaurants. The only remaining COVID mandate in Philadelphia is for masks to be worn inside.
City health officials said a tiered system will be used to spell out potential future COVID-19 mandates in case of new variants that could cause cases to climb. This moves Philly to a level 2.
The system would also be used if cases significantly drop.
Below, are the tiers provided by the city:
Level 4: Extreme Caution
- Proof of vaccination required for places that serve food or drink.
- Masks required in indoor public places.
Level 3: Caution
- Proof of vaccination or negative test within 24 hours (acceptable tests include lab or onsite testing, not home tests) for places that serve food or drink.
- Masks required in indoor public places.
Level 2: Mask Precautions
- No vaccine requirement for places that serve food or drink.
- Masks required in indoor public places.
Level 1: All Clear
- No vaccine requirement for places that serve food or drink.
- No mask requirement (except in schools, healthcare institutions, congregate settings, and on public transportation.
Some businesses say that the vaccine mandate hurt its bottom lines.
