Philadelphia Lifts Mask Mandate , Days After Reinstatement.br CNN reports that less than one week br after reinstating its mask mandate br due to rising COVID-19 cases.br CNN reports that less than one week br after reinstating its mask mandate br due to rising COVID-19 cases.br the city of Philadelphia has changed its mind.br Though the mandate went into effect br on April 18, the city's Board of Health br voted to rescind it by April 21.br Instead of a mandate, the city will now be "strongly recommending" citizens wear br masks in indoor public spaces.br Though coronavirus cases have remained relatively stagnant recently, half of the country is experiencing upward trends.br Given the latest data, the br Board of Health voted tonight br to rescind the mandate. , Sarah Peterson, Philadelphia Mayor's Office br Deputy Communications Director, via CNN.br The City will move to strongly recommending masks in indoor public spaces as opposed to a mask mandate. , Sarah Peterson, Philadelphia Mayor's Office br Deputy Communications Director, via CNN.br Per CNN, it remains unclear when the city's mask mandate will no longer be in effect.br According to the Centers for Disease Control br and Prevention (CDC), the city of Philadelphia's br COVID-19 community level is low.