The Philadelphia Inquirer noted the details of Mayor Jim Kenney and acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole's announcement.

During a remote press briefing, Bettigole demonstrated that wearing two masks is "cumbersome," and stated that "Luckily there is something else that you could do to protect yourself: You could be vaccinated."

More broadly, the rules in Philadelphia on masks to enter events spaces and businesses are somewhat unclear because it will fall on businesses themselves to enforce the measures. Business owners are faced with either mandating masks indoors or setting up their own vaccination status checking system for both customers and employees.

The report states:

Businesses seeking to avoid the mask mandate should have clear signage at their entrances indicating they will be verifying customers' vaccination status… Those found out of compliance will first be warned and given time to correct, then could be forced to close and pay a $315 fine for re-inspection.

Outdoor events will see those in attendance having to wear masks if there are more than 1000 people, unless everyone is seated.

ABC6 News also reported on the new confusing mask mandate in the city.