Posted on 08/31/2020 6:55:11 PM PDT by Phillyred
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is apologizing after a photo showed him dining indoors at a restaurant in Maryland even as indoor dining in his city remains banned.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced some city businesses to close and others struggling to stay afloat with outdoor dining.
The mayor's office confirmed that he went to a friend's restaurant on Sunday. The photo went viral by Sunday night.
Kenney issued the apology in pair of tweets posted Monday afternoon.
"I felt the risk was low because the county I visited has had fewer than 800 COVID-19 cases, compared to over 33,000 cases in Philadelphia," Kenney tweeted. "Regardless, I understand the frustration."
"I'm sorry if my decision hurt those who've worked to keep their businesses going under difficult circumstances," he continued.
so he’s ok possibly spreading it to this low incidents county. How does he know he isn’t carrying it from Philly. Haven’t people like him been telling us that it’s (the masks) about not spreading it more than not getting it?
Hahahaa! Don’t worry...it’s coming.
It’s legal in MD, isn’t it? < /sarc >
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