State Roundup: Gov. Hogan lifts outdoor mask mandate for many situations The replacement of the Nice Middleton bridge over the Potomac River from Charles County to Virginia is underway. Governor's Office photo HOGAN LIFTS OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE: Due to declining coronavirus rates in the state and consistent with federal guidelines, Marylanders are no longer required to wear face coverings when outdoors, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday, reports Bryan Renbaum for Maryland Reporter. Hogan “strongly encouraged” those who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus to continue to mask up, Pamela ...