Mayor Jim Kenney

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Reminder: Set out trash and recycling one day later than normal. Pickup may be 1-2 days late as @PhilaStreets works hard to catch up. Crews have faced: –Severe weather –Increased trash –Workforce shortages (injuries, COVID-19, and other illnesses) Thank you for your patience! https://t.co/lPV83kddDC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

In response to the forecast, @PHLPublicHealth Commissioner @DrTomFarley extended the Heat Health Emergency through Wednesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. Find cooling centers, the heatline number, and other services: https://t.co/268P3lyPKf — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

School sports: We strongly recommend against school sports due to high risk factors. Teams can focus on skill-building instead. Though not prohibited, school sports must follow safety guidelines—fewer than 50 people, no spectators, etc. All guidance: https://t.co/2on3A83rhi — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

At all times and in all scenarios, safety steps are critical: masks, social distance, handwashing, barriers at businesses and other public spaces, etc. That's the situation until we have vaccine. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

What's in store? Depends. –Case rates rise: May need to close medium-risk activities again. –Case rates fall: Gradually allow higher-risk activities. –Case rates stable: Stay about where we are. We may have cycles of opening/closing as the situation changes and we learn more. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Here's how we judge the risk of any activity. Higher risk if: –More people, as opposed to fewer people –Close proximity to others –Inside –Masks can’t be used (eating) –Yelling or singing –Vulnerable people (older, chronic illness) involved — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

One example: We did not reopen indoor bars and restaurants, even when the state did. These have been the sites of outbreaks in other cities, and may have been the driving factor in the surges in the South and West regions of the country. This was the right decision for us. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

In Philadelphia, we are seeking balance—allow activity to restart while limiting spread. That means: –Allow lower-risk activities. –Reduce risk of activities with safety precautions. –Prohibit high-risk activities that can’t be made safer. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

If we were to allow all activity to resume, the virus and deaths would surge. That's what happened in Florida and Georgia, and we all now see the suffering that has caused. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Infection rates fall in lockdown. During the stay-at-home order, our situation turned around. But success came at price: –Hurting businesses –Unemployment –Social problems And there are health consequences to job losses. The virus kills, but unemployment and poverty kill, too. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Here's what we've learned over the past months. The virus causes a wide range of illness severity. –Many have no symptoms. –Most have mild symptoms. –A small percentage suffer severe and fatal illness. This is strongly linked to advanced age and chronic medical conditions. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Case counts are rising in Bucks and Delaware counties, and they're stable in Montgomery County. Across the U.S., we're still seeing an increase. What does this mean? The epidemic is not over. The virus is still here, and we have to figure out how to live with it for now—safely. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Please self-quarantine after you get a test until you know the result. We know this is inconvenient. About 25% of our tests go to very busy labs. The @PHLPublicHealth team is still working to identify other laboratories where we can send tests to help with result delays. — PolitiTweet.org

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We're doing more testing—about 2,500 tests/day in past week. Our rate of positive tests was 5.5%, up from 5.1% previous week. Find a testing site near you: https://t.co/SaD5hQmTL3 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Our @PHLPublicHealth Commissioner @DrTomFarley reported: – 150 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, for a total of 28,742. – 1 person died, for a total of 1,666 deaths. More testing data: https://t.co/36mUbtznrX — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today's updates: ➡️New COVID-19 cases ➡️Testing numbers and delays ➡️What we've learned about COVID-19, and what's in store ➡️School sports recommendation ➡️Heat Health Emergency extended through Wednesday ➡️Trash delay — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PHLPublicHealth: Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus Response in Philadelphia https://t.co/QFqOaiuEq1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhiladelphiaGov: Cooling locations are open until 5 p.m. tonight. Visit one of these sites for a cool place to chill out ➡️ https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

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Some time later I ran into the boy, and we talked about meeting the icon and how important he was to both of us. I know he will treasure the moment forever. So will I. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I keep thinking about this day at Cecil B. Moore Library. The child in the photo didn't know who Congressman John Lewis was at the time. I watched as he spoke with him, and I witnessed Mr. Lewis’ power to inspire. https://t.co/a7wagIqHhl — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PHLCommerce: The deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program has been extended to Aug 8. Recent changes to PPP aim to better… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhiladelphiaGov: The Heat Health Emergency is still in effect. The Heatline is accepting calls for all those in need of help relating… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

While the City of Philadelphia has not received any formal notification that federal agents will be sent here, we would use all available means to resist such an abuse of power. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Thank you to @PhilaOEM and all @PhiladelphiaGov team members who are working hard to help residents during this Heat Health Emergency and the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis! — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhiladelphiaGov: Cooling locations are open until 5 p.m. tonight. If you need a break from the heat, visit one of these locations now… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today @PHLPublicHealth reported: – 433 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, for a total of 28,592. – 0 people died; the total remains 1,665 deaths. These numbers reflect cases and deaths since Friday. More resources and updates: https://t.co/ABHIYZJxAw — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

The City is activating cooling centers, open 1-5 p.m. today. Each site requires safety measures, such as distancing and masks, to protect residents. See a list of libraries, schools, and SEPTA cooling buses where residents can find relief: https://t.co/6L0pz1KMH3 https://t.co/6jOLbrUIri — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PhilaParkandRec: With the City's Heat Health Emergency in place, you might be tempted to swim in one of Philadelphia's rivers or stream… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @FreeLibrary: Don’t forget: Three library locations are open today as cooling centers. Learn more here: — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhiladelphiaGov: Due to extremely hot conditions, the City has issued a Heat Health Emergency. The Heatline is open and accepting call… — PolitiTweet.org