When people gather to celebrate July 4th this summer, masks will no longer be needed in Pennsylvania.

By June 28, or after 70% of Pennsylvania’s adult population is fully vaccinated with COVID-19 (whichever comes first), the state’s mask regulations will be cancelled. Alison Beam Say thursday.

The state has updated the timetable for canceling orders for masks because 70% of Pennsylvania adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Liang said this is a “strong indicator” that 70% of the adult population in the state will be fully vaccinated by the end of June.

Beam said: “Pennsylvanians are aware of their ability to stop COVID-19 and are stepping up vaccinations.” “The Department of Health will continue to provide vaccines widely and support fair and effective efforts to reach all those who want Pennsylvania, thereby Get the vaccine as convenient as possible.”

According to Pennsylvania data, more than 10.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been vaccinated in Pennsylvania. National Health Service. More than 4.5 million people across the state have received full vaccination, and more than 6.1 million have received at least one dose. More than 52% of adults in Pennsylvania have been fully vaccinated. More than 57% of the state’s total population received at least one dose, including teenagers aged 12-17.

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that Americans who have received full vaccination In most indoor and outdoor environments, it is no longer necessary to wear a mask.

In response, Pennsylvania only cancelled the authorization of masks for people who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The initial plan was to completely cancel the authorization of masks after 70% of the state’s adult population was fully vaccinated.

But Pennsylvania still requires unvaccinated people to wear masks in public places until the state reaches the 70% threshold for full vaccination.

Most of Pennsylvania’s restrictions on COVID-19 are Will expire next Monday.

Philadelphia ended its outdoor mask regulations on Friday. People who have not been vaccinated do not need to wear it outdoors, but they are strongly recommended to do so.

The city stated that its indoor mask regulations will Keep until at least June 11, And when most COVID-19 restrictions in Philadelphia are Scheduled cancellation.

The city’s health department stated that it will assess the COVID-19 transmission indicators in early June before deciding whether to abolish the regulations on indoor masks. The instructions for wearing a mask only apply to people who are fully vaccinated. People who have not been vaccinated still need to wear masks indoors.