Are COVID-19-driven face mask requirements on the horizon in Pa.?

Some social media posts and conspiracy-minded commentators have falsely warned that COVID-19-driven national face mask mandates and even lockdowns are set to return this fall. The claims have been examined and debunked by the Associated Press.

As the AP explained, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can recommend wearing face masks. But it can’t enforce a mandate — previous statewide mandates were imposed by governors, not the federal government.