Philadelphia officially drops reinstated indoor mask mandate

Effective immediately, Philadelphia officials now strongly recommend all people wear masks indoors, but they are no longer required under the mask mandate that was reimplemented on Monday.

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

Philadelphia to drop mask mandate, officials say
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Philadelphia officials confirm they are dropping the mask mandate, four days after implementing it.

Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes

Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.

Philadelphia mask mandate: Where you need to wear a mask

Masks are back in Philadelphia, but when and where you are required to wear them can be confusing. 

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

CDC launches new center to forecast infectious diseases

The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.

SEPTA riders no longer required to wear masks despite Philadelphia's reimposed mandate

On the day Philadelphia reimposed its indoor mask mandate, SEPTA announced that it's no longer requiring masks aboard vehicles or inside stations or concourses. 

Philadelphia mask mandate: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday

Philadelphia's reinstatement of the mask mandate will begin Monday, one week after it was announced the requirement would return due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Lawsuit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
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Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.

Lawsuit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate

Philadelphia earlier this week became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.

How to celebrate Passover, Easter safely with COVID cases rising

Another holiday weekend and another time to question how comfortable anyone can be in a crowded room, celebrating with family and friends, amid increasing COVID-19 cases.