State capacity limits on dining in Maryland are being lifted at 5 p.m. on Friday.
But during a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan said that restaurants and bars will still be limited to seated and distanced service only.
The state is also lifting capacity limits on retail businesses, religious facilities, fitness centers, personal services and indoor recreational establishments. Quarantine requirements and other out-of-state travel restrictions are being lifted, too.
“The time is right,” Hogan said.
Mixed reaction
Hogan’s action does not preclude counties from keeping their existing health restrictions in place, and the announcement surprised at least three county officials. A spokesperson said Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman “found out about the major new policy change at the same time as the rest of Maryland.” They declined further comment.
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