Philadelphia is reinstating the indoor mask mandate, starting April 18

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Cases of coronavirus have risen more than 50% in 10 days. The city is reporting more than 140 cases per day. Health inspectors will start to enforce the mask mandate at city businesses starting April 18. The increase in infections indicates the city might be at the beginning of a new wave, officials say.

Published 11 months ago · Philadelphia, United States

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