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Mask order in Pa. could last until there is a coronavirus vaccine, Wolf says, and he’s ‘concerned’ about new ‘breakouts'
Pennlive ^ | 6 July A.D. 2020 | Greg Pickel

Posted on 07/06/2020 12:21:37 PM PDT by lightman

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday that an expanded mask-wearing order signed by his Health Sectary last week could be in place until there is a coronavirus vaccine.

Speaking at an event at the PSECU Child Care Center Playground where new means of funding and support for child care centers was discussed, Wolf later fielded a question regarding how long the mask-wearing order would be in place and if there were any indicators that he was watching for regarding possibly ending it sooner rather than later.

“I’m sort of thinking this is until we get a vaccine, but I don’t have any real formal goal there,” Wolf said on a video of the news conference. “There are some places where people just wear masks, as a matter of, just people wear them. I think it might be a good idea.

“This is something that actually does make you safer when I’m wearing a mask makes me safer when you’re wearing a mask, and if we can’t practice social distancing that’s a really important thing. Models out there suggest that states, areas where people wear masks, the infection rate is actually lower. This is something that, as we get into infectious disease, and knows when this is going to end, we probably ought to be thinking about this [a mask] just to keep each other safe.”

The order from Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine requires Pa. citizens or those visiting the state to wear a mask in all outdoor public spaces if they can’t socially distance and also while inside of businesses. There are some exceptions, including for safety and health reasons, and while the Health Department has said it’s not asking police to enforce the order, it applies to anyone over the age of 2.

In other news, Wolf also said that he is concerned about new breakouts of positive coronavirus cases occurring in the state. Monday’s total of 450 new confirmed coronavirus cases was the lowest one-day total since June 18, but it’s expected that other areas of the state could see a spike in positive tests in the days to come following the July Fourth holiday like the one Allegheny County is experiencing. There, bars and restaurants can not serve alcohol to dine-in customers.

“We have seen breakouts in certain areas,” Wolf said. “Allegheny County is the big area of concern at this point. There have been others, more modest [outbreaks] in the past, but right now, Allegheny County’s is the area and we’re working closely with them.

“Pennsylvania has shown as a state an increase in the number of cases but keep in mind that’s from a pretty low base. We were, and had been fairly successful I think; states were talking 10,000 new cases a day. We’re now at 500 over the weekend, new cases. That’s up, because we were down between three and 400 before, so that that is up and that’s a concern. It’s up in localized places and I think what we’re doing is focused on those areas and the specific things that seem to cause them in those areas so I remain concerned.”


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: facemasks; levine; mandatory; mandatorymasks; masks; outofcontrol; paping; tommiethecommie; tomwolf
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Me too.

Downtown Columbia has the order. I do not go to downtown Columbia.

My burb area has it so I stay even more reclusive than normal. I barely come into contact with people as it is.

I despise Henry’s face nappie. Not a lot of love for him either.

What I am concerned about is Henry and the other goovenairs get this permanent mask idea in their heads.


61 posted on 07/06/2020 2:56:48 PM PDT by wally_bert (Transmission tone, Selma.)
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To: Fai Mao

Mask-wearers do serve an important purpose — although they don’t realize it. The mask gives really frightened people — people who would otherwise likely stay isolated in their homes — the courage to leave their nest and be around others. Because the mask does very little to prevent transmission of the virus, the mask-wearers help build widespread immunity right along with those who have known for months that the masks are useless for their purported purpose (carrying a handkerchief would be a much better — and safer — thing to do.)


62 posted on 07/06/2020 2:59:45 PM PDT by glennaro (Mask-wearing maintains the illusion of a "health crisis" ... and drives irrational fear)
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To: Flick Lives

The common cold is a coronavirus.


63 posted on 07/06/2020 3:05:17 PM PDT by Morpheus2009 (If you want me to be afraid, then be consistent in your logic, standards, and your lies!)
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To: glennaro
(carrying a handkerchief would be a much better — and safer — thing to do.)

I'm waiting for one for the experts to admit that "cough into your elbow or your sleve" was a really dumb idea.

Cough into a tissue and throw it away!

64 posted on 07/06/2020 3:05:31 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

Well, I suspect that even with a mask on coughing will clear out a long line at a grocery store checkout!


65 posted on 07/06/2020 3:07:41 PM PDT by glennaro (Mask-wearing maintains the illusion of a "health crisis" ... and drives irrational fear)
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To: glennaro

I pity anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies.

They will be regarded with fear and suspicion.

Of course it will be easy for them to “maintain proper social distancing”.


66 posted on 07/06/2020 3:13:26 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: Fzob
I Was in a hardware store in PA this morning and absolutely no one was wearing a mask, and no one gives a rip what gives Wolf thinks

Had friends in stores in PA this weekend. Employees and customers in supermarkets mostly had masks on but other stores had few staff and almost no customers wearing masks.

I think this is why they're pushing the "travel from high-risk states" quarantining. They know it's a scam and are tripling down on it. How does Governor Wolf explain his marching with rioters in defiance of his own diktats?

67 posted on 07/06/2020 3:14:58 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits

I wanted to ask the folks in line today, “when will you have the courage to take off your mask?”

Because really, that’s the question. Many of these same people turn their flashers on when it’s raining hard.


68 posted on 07/06/2020 3:51:02 PM PDT by Not_Who_U_Think
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To: lightman

In other words, comply until you send inordinate amounts of money to my friend the franken vax maker. It’s an rna virus, moron. Endless annual vaxez or else.


69 posted on 07/06/2020 4:21:13 PM PDT by momincombatboots (Ephesians 6... who you are really at war with)
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To: ConservativeInPA
No one in PA Voted for the mentally ill dickless wonder. Exactly where are Republicans calling out this vile, evil piece of schiff?

First, 95% of them keep their dicks. They are gay men.

Second, Republicans voted to end the state of emergency. Wolf refused to abide by it.

The Soros purchased PA Supreme Court sided with Wolf.

70 posted on 07/06/2020 4:24:38 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (The Democratic Party is communism)
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To: Not_Who_U_Think

Glad you didn’t

It should be their choice.

No mask shaming or non masked shaming.

Live and let live.


71 posted on 07/06/2020 4:28:51 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: apoliticalone

NY, NJ and PA need to be investigated for Genocide.


72 posted on 07/06/2020 5:37:52 PM PDT by Shady (One More Time: CO2 is PLANT FOOD! Without it we die. Any questions?)
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To: Yo-Yo

Re-peating.....

“The point was to limit the number of acute cases at any one time so as to not overwhelm medical facilities. That mission has been accomplished.”


73 posted on 07/06/2020 5:42:14 PM PDT by caww
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To: Shady

They weren't didn't merely want to "flatten the curve".

They wanted to deflate the demographic bubble of the aging Boomers!

74 posted on 07/06/2020 7:36:02 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

Double verb = PWI


75 posted on 07/06/2020 7:36:54 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

“...They wanted to deflate the demographic bubble of the aging Boomers!...”

Exactly. Every single one of these SOBs should be arrested, tried and executed for mass murder and crimes against humanity. Public hanging is way too good for em.


76 posted on 07/06/2020 7:41:04 PM PDT by lgjhn23 (Libs are a virus.....the DemoVirus!!)
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To: lgjhn23

The Colonial sentence for Treason seems reasonable:

“You are to be hung from the neck until not quite dead.

Then your bowels shall be removed before your eyes.

Then you shall be beheadeed.

Then you shall be quartered and the parts dispersed as the Sheriff shall see fit.”


77 posted on 07/06/2020 7:54:41 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

Tommie the commie, and Corporal Klinger can go to Hell.


78 posted on 07/06/2020 8:20:39 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Fire Fauci)
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To: EvilCapitalist
Tommie the commie, and Corporal Klinger can go to Hell.

I'll let God be the Judge.

As for me, this daily clown show in Transylvania has become just about unbearable.

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79 posted on 07/06/2020 9:13:55 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

Maybe this is a light at the end of the tunnel. Trump said he is looking to get the vaccine by or before the end of the year.


80 posted on 07/06/2020 9:30:57 PM PDT by conservative98
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