Pennsylvania adds mask requirement for private homes
Pennsylvania has expanded its mask rule for residents, now mandating that individuals who are not part of the same household are required to wear a mask in all indoor spaces, including private residences.
The new regulation came into effect yesterday following an announcement from the Keystone State's transgender Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. Citing a spread of the virus this fall that has been attributed to small indoor gatherings, Dr. Levine attempted to explain the new rule by suggesting that people will face the consequences of not wearing a mask by seeing the virus spread widely through their community.
We are taking steps to keep PA’ians safe as COVID cases rise.
— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) November 19, 2020
Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors if away from home. Travel testing requirements are in place.
Use our guide to see what you can do to stop the spread and find helpful resources. https://t.co/w17WbGuaFI
Dr. Levine added that “officials are relying on voluntary compliance rather than on enforcement,” in hopes that Pennsylvania residents would enforce the new restrictions themselves.
The order also required any individual over two years old to wear a mask outdoors when they are outdoors with a person who is not of their household and were “unable to maintain sustained physical distance.” Another rule laid out in the order will requiring out-of-state travellers, as well as returning residents, test negative for COVID-19 at some point 72 hours prior to arriving in the state.
Now PA has to mask up inside their own homes- really is just a matter of time before Fauci and co. tell us all to wear a mask while we sleep. You can’t be too careful.
— Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) November 18, 2020
What if your house catches fire in the middle of the night and a covid positive fireman has to carry you out?
People who refuse to be tested will instead be forced to quarantine for 14 days.
Pennsylvania's new COVID rules come as the state is experiencing a resurgence in the virus, with more than 100 deaths reported on November 18, reaching three figures for the first time since May.
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