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So even though the CDC said last week that the vaccines do not prevent infection or transmission of COVID, and two recent studies by well-respected health authorities are showing that the Pfizer vaccine is only about 40% effective against the Delta strain (1, 2), Mayor Jim Kenney wants to force people to fall in line and behave with tyrannical orders which have at best, arguable effectiveness.
CDC now estimates that ~120 million Americans have already had COVID (3).
Businesses will have to require proof of vaccination to enter, otherwise, EVERYONE on site will be required to wear a mask...
Additionally, starting September 1st,
Some comments:
Notice that there is a double standard here. If a private business does not demand everyone is vaccinated, then everyone has to wear masks. For the government, there is no such requirement. Only the unvaccinated have to wear masks. Unscientific, and arguably illegal.
Won't these mandates disproportionately affect people of color?
Jim Kenney is on record for opposing stricter voter ID requirements, but he wants people to show ID to enter a private establishment.
In the Fall, some cities are projected to see a surge in cases. (4) I have yet to see any mandates to show papers to enter a grocery store, but when that happens, there is going to be violence.
1) Pfizer Shot Just 39% Effective Against Delta Infection, But Largely Prevents Severe Illness, Israel Study Suggests (Israeli Ministry of Health)
2) Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just 42% effective against infection amid delta spread, preprint suggests (Mayo Clinic)
3) Cases, Data, and Surveillance
4) IHME | COVID-19 Projections
CDC now estimates that ~120 million Americans have already had COVID (3).
Businesses will have to require proof of vaccination to enter, otherwise, EVERYONE on site will be required to wear a mask...
Protect yourself and others from Delta: masks required indoors and at large outdoor gatherings in Philadelphia | Department of Public Health
As the Delta variant spreads in Philly, we need to take every effort to protect each other. A new mask mandate will help do that. Learn more
www.phila.gov
Additionally, starting September 1st,
- All City employees will be required to provide proof that they’ve completed their schedule of COVID-19 vaccinations,
- New employees hired must be fully vaccinated a a condition of their employment, and
- Employees who are not fully vaccinated by September 1 will be required to wear two masks (a cloth mask over a disposable or surgical mask) at all times while working on-site.
Protecting the City from Delta: all City workers will be required to be fully vaccinated or double-masked if not fully vaccinated | Department of Public Health
On Sept 1, all City employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Those who aren't by then will be req'd to wear 2 masks.
www.phila.gov
Some comments:
Notice that there is a double standard here. If a private business does not demand everyone is vaccinated, then everyone has to wear masks. For the government, there is no such requirement. Only the unvaccinated have to wear masks. Unscientific, and arguably illegal.
Won't these mandates disproportionately affect people of color?
Jim Kenney is on record for opposing stricter voter ID requirements, but he wants people to show ID to enter a private establishment.
In the Fall, some cities are projected to see a surge in cases. (4) I have yet to see any mandates to show papers to enter a grocery store, but when that happens, there is going to be violence.
1) Pfizer Shot Just 39% Effective Against Delta Infection, But Largely Prevents Severe Illness, Israel Study Suggests (Israeli Ministry of Health)
2) Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just 42% effective against infection amid delta spread, preprint suggests (Mayo Clinic)
3) Cases, Data, and Surveillance
4) IHME | COVID-19 Projections