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.

CDC issues warning after puzzling outbreak of liver illness in kids

Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.

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.

Delaware County passes emergency ordinance in response to recent Crozer Health closures

The Delaware County Council passed an emergency ordinance stating long-term care facilities and hospitals must provide notice when making plans to close long-term care facilities, hospitals or large portions of hospitals.

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.

Doctor Mike: Masking is a personal decision, but high-risk individuals should wear one
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On Monday, Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate and a federal judge struck down the CDC's extension of a mask mandate for public transportation. Doctor Mike weighs in on "Good Day Philadelphia."

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.