Pennsylvania sharpens mask mandate, orders virus testing

Pennsylvania is strengthening its mask mandate and will require out-of-state travelers to test negative for the coronavirus before arrival, health officials announced Tuesday, taking additional steps to address a sharp increase in infections and hospitalizations.

Masks are now required indoors wherever people from different households are gathered — even if they are physically distant, the state health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, said Tuesday. The order applies to every indoor facility, including in private homes, but Levine acknowledged that officials are relying on voluntary compliance rather than on enforcement.

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Wes Rhinier
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3 years ago

“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” Time for Pennsylvania to Revolt!!!

Gryphon
Gryphon
3 years ago

Wonder how they expect to “Enforce” that ‘testing requirement’ on Out-of-State Travelers?

…Every ‘checkpoint’ is an Ambush in Reverse, waiting to be ‘Hit’.