Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday lifted Maryland s statewide outdoor mask mandate.|| COVID-19 updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info || We are able to take additional actions to continue our health and economic recovery, Hogan said. Today, I m announcing that, effective immediately, we are lifting the outside mask mandate. Masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors in the state of Maryland. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans don t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too. Lifting this emergency order is in line with the new CDC guidance, Hogan said. Marylanders who have not yet been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks, especially when physical distancing is not possible.Masks and face coverings are still required at all large tickete
It sure looks like half of the population may be as good as it gets for these shots, and that will diminish whatever role it is they play in the overall Great Reset to the New World Order. (Again, it’s just speculation at this point, so use your own discernment. All we know is that these shots play a part in the agenda or they wouldn’t be pushing them so hard.)
The Baltimore City Health Department even “played fast and loose” with the separation of church and state, collaborating with Johns Hopkins University and area bishops to suggest what behaviors were permitted inside houses of worship. Basically, the ruling class will decide how, when, and where and all of the other rules for you when it comes to worshipping.
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Editor-in-Chief Marty Makary, MD, MPH, of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, discusses vaccine hesitancy, child vaccination, and the recent surge in India with Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Following is a transcript of their remarks; note that errors are possible.
Makary: Hi, I m Marty Makary and I m here with Dr. Josh Sharfstein. He is vice dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and former deputy commissioner of the FDA and former Maryland health secretary. Josh, great to have you with us.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine Collaborates with City and Faith Organizations to Offer Guidance on Safely Reopening Houses of Worship
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Johns Hopkins Medicine is collaborating with Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Health Department to advise houses of worship on how to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will include opportunities for faith institutions to pair with health professionals to receive individualized guidance on how to create health and safety protocols to protect congregants and staff.
The partnership, announced on April 26, will involve two components: a virtual educational session and one-on-one guidance to help Baltimore faith institutions comply with the City’s public health mandates, learn about best practices and receive resources.
Unvaccinated people and those who are not yet fully vaccinated are still strongly encouraged to wear a face covering when outdoors to reduce the chances of disease transmission. Other aspects of the Health Order remain in effect for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents, including requirements that residents and visitors wear face coverings indoors and on public transportation. Until we reach herd immunity, we still urge residents to be mindful of how their activities may unintentionally contribute to disease spread, Dzirasa said. Although we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, today s announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter in Baltimore’s response, and increasing our vaccination rate will be the key to lifting further restrictions.