Philly Officials Warn Against Large Holiday Gatherings

Philadelphia’s Fox News affiliate reports:

Philadelphia health officials are warning residents against hosting holiday gatherings involving multiple households due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and across the rest of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole issued the plea during a Wednesday COVID-19 response briefing. On Monday, health officials stated that the city has seen COVID-19 infections rate double in the past few weeks, and hospitalizations increase by about 50%.

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“Please do not get together with other households for Christmas,” Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cherly Bettigole urged. The city has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%. https://t.co/CibfPnVtwC

— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) December 15, 2021