Many Philadelphia Businesses Applaud Mask Mandate But Gym Owner Says Members Leaving Over Requirement

By Matt Petrillo, CBS Philadelphia

August 12, 2021

The return of Philadelphia’s indoor mask mandate means changes for businesses, and many have had a tough time during the pandemic. Businesses Eyewitness News talked to have mixed reactions over the new rules.

Many restaurants in Rittenhouse Square welcome the changes. But other industries, like fitness centers, say they’re already losing business.

As gym-goers work up a sweat at Retro Fitness in Spring Garden, the owner is sweating over too many members leaving because face coverings will be required at the gym regardless of vaccination status starting Thursday. It’s due to the city’s new COVID rules.

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