Pa. pushes schools to reopen; new COVID-19 variant detected in commonwealth

Under the CDC’s updated guidance, masks are no longer required in indoor public settings for people who are healthy and who aren't caring for someone who is at higher risk.

At least five school districts in the Philadelphia suburbs are no longer requiring face masks to be worn by students and staff.

The Health Department said some doctors are pushing stock exemptions that are available to anyone, regardless of medical necessity.