With Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to drop seating limits Friday at bars and restaurants statewide, decisions now fall to county leaders about whether they will try to maintain tighter restrictions under local rules. Here’s how they’re answering the governor’s plan.
Wednesday marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic caused shutdowns across the country.|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||One year later, some Maryland jurisdictions are about to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus.It seems that Gov. Larry Hogan s announcement on relaxing a number of coronavirus restrictions around the state is receiving mixed reactions from leaders in jurisdictions around the state. Some said they will follow the state s lead, others are still trying to figure things out.“The lifting of these restrictions is a prudent positive step in the right direction,” Hogan said on Tuesday.Hogan announced that he is lifting all capacity limits on a number of businesses, including restaurants, retailers, houses of worship, personal services and fitness centers. He is allowing 50% capacity at large entertainment indoor and outdoor venues, as well as banquet facilities.“We know that we have so
On Wednesday, Republican delegates held a demonstration against the House version of police reform being debated. They were joined by over 30 police from mostly Republican counties. MarylandReporter.com photo
MIXED REACTIONS TO HOGAN’s SURPRISE REOPENING PLAN: Maryland’s swift and far-reaching plan to reopen businesses and public venues took many key stakeholders by surprise, interviews with officials, business and health leaders show, and went further than some industry representatives had requested, Rebecca Tan, Ovetta Wiggins, Rachel Chason and Erin Cox of the Post report.
Comptroller Peter Franchot slammed Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to lift capacity restrictions on restaurants, bars, and retail establishments, saying the decision was based on politics rather than science, Bryan Renbaum of Maryland Reporter reports.
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Howard County General Hospital also is offering the vaccine to those with an appointment. (Shutterstock)
HOWARD COUNTY, MD County officials have struggled to receive enough COVID-19 vaccines in recent time, concerning residents who are eligible to receive the shot. Many Howard County residents have grown impatient with the vaccination process, but officials hands are tied since the state receives its vaccination supply from the federal government, which is allocating approximately 12,000 doses per day. The signup process also can be confusing for some, making them wonder how to schedule an appointment and if they re even eligible to receive a shot and where can they obtain a vaccination.