Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Reminds Residents Coronavirus 'Remains A Serious Threat' As Reopening Continues
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As the road to recovery continues, local officials are reminding that the pandemic is not over. On Monday, Philadelphia surpassed 25,000 coronavirus cases.
Pennsylvania Reports Second Straight Day Of Single-Digit COVID-19 Deaths As Cases Exceed 82,000
Mayor Jim Kenney tweeted "some may think that the pandemic is no longer a big deal, but passing this 25,000 mark is a sobering reminder that COVID-19 remains a serious threat. As we move to the green phase next month, please continue to #MaskUpPHL, social distance and wash your hands."
Some may think that the pandemic is no longer a big deal, but passing this 25,000 mark is a sobering reminder that COVID-19 remains a serious threat.
— Jim #VaxUpPhilly Kenney (@PhillyMayor) June 22, 2020
As we move to the green phase next month, please continue to #MaskUpPHL, social distance, and wash your hands.
Southeastern Pennsylvania is expected to enter the green reopening phase Friday, but Philadelphia officials have delayed the city's transition until July 3.