Philadelphia imposes strict coronavirus measures

By David Hogberg

Published November 16, 2020 8:26pm ET

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Philadelphia imposes strict coronavirus measures — Philadelphia announced tough new coronavirus restrictions on Monday as cases have risen dramatically in the city. The positivity rate has reached 13% in Philadelphia, and new cases have risen 700% over the last two months. “We may totally exceed the hospital capacity in Philadelphia by the end of 2020,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas […]

Philadelphia announced tough new coronavirus restrictions on Monday as cases have risen dramatically in the city.

The positivity rate has reached 13% in Philadelphia, and new cases have risen 700% over the last two months. “We may totally exceed the hospital capacity in Philadelphia by the end of 2020,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley.

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