PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's coronavirus numbers have continued to fall even as colder weather sets in and more people congregate indoors, according to Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryle Bettigole.
Appearing on Good Day Philadelphia for the first time since being appointed health commissioner, Bettigole credited the city's high vaccination rate and mask compliance for the downtrend. "Our numbers have been falling," Bettigole said. "I think that's a testament to how Philadelphians take care of each other and mask-wearing." According to the latest data, 87.8% of adults in Philadelphia have had at least one shot and nearly 72% are fully vaccinated.