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Coronavirus Philadelphia: Protesters Plan Rally At City Hall Friday To 'Open Up Philly'

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Protesters plan to go to Philadelphia City Hall on Friday to call for reopening the city. Pamphlets on social media encourage "Patriots" to bring flags, banners, signs and drinks to the protest.

They call the lockdown "unconstitutional."

Protestors Plan Rally At City Hall To 'Open Up Philly'

Mayor Jim Kenney is advising protesters to wear masks and adds the city will reopen when only when it's safe to do so.

The state's shutdown of non-essential businesses is still in effect throughout much of the state, including Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

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