With an increase in coronavirus cases as a result of the delta variant, many local and state officials are beginning to reinstate mask mandates, including Montgomery County leaders. NBC10’s Deanna Durante speaks to people who have concerns over the change in rules and what plans are in place to keep younger populations safe.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, updated its mask-wearing and social distancing guidelines on Monday as county officials get tougher on COVID-19 with rising case counts.
Masking in all public spaces is now recommended, county leaders announced at a 10 a.m. press conference.
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WATCH HERENearby, Bucks County officials last week implemented new mask-wearing rules and recommendations because of similarly rising case counts. The increase in COVID-19 cases is largely due to the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus.
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