Should Pennsylvania Mask Up Again? Take Patch's Survey

PENNSYLVANIA — As the delta variant spurs a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, federal officials have recommended the use of masks in some public places. The CDC is also calling for universal masking in K-12 schools.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends residents in counties reporting high or substantial spread of the coronavirus wear masks indoors even if fully vaccinated. That accounts for nearly half of Pennsylvania counties, according to CDC data.

Many retailers across the state have recently updated their mask rules, requiring them for even vaccinated employees and, in some cases, for all customers.

The state Department of Health has said it has no plans to institute a mask mandate in schools. Rather, the policy will be left up to the individual districts.

So Patch is asking readers what they think about wearing masks.

Should the state implement a new mask mandate? Should even those who are vaccinated mask up indoors? Should Pennsylvania schools require masks?

Take Patch's survey and let us know how you feel. The survey is meant not to be a scientific poll, but only to give a broad idea of public sentiment.

The survey will close at noon on Monday.