A Breath of Fresh Air! Hogan ends Maryland Mask Mandate.

[elleng]

Annapolis, MD- At a Friday, May 14, 2021 press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan(R) announced the end of the Maryland Mask Mandate. The Governor did not give a specific date but said the masks mandate was ending in “conjunction” with the other restrictions tomorrow. Governor Hogan announced on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, that the benchmark to end the mandate was 70% of Marylanders receiveing at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hogan said at the press conference that the reason for the change of the benchmark was the surprise announcement from the CDC regarding lifting the masks mandates. The only mask mandate that remains is for public transportation, health facilities and schools.

Local jurisdictions are allowed to keep the mandate. Southern Maryland counties have typically followed the state’s guidelines thus far throughout the pandemic. We will bring you the announcement from each of the counties as soon as they are released.

Maryland has been under the mask mandate since April 18, 2020.

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, all other restrictions are set to expire for businesses and entertainment venues.'

https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2021/05/14/a-breath-of-fresh-air-hogan-ends-maryland-mask-mandate-1/

[I_UndergroundPanther]

1. Here in Harford County in Abingdon

The Walmart and Target out here still require masks in the stores as of this afternoon.

Glad I took my mask with me along with my cat, he rides in a front carry bag thing when we go to stores together. I took my mask on a hunch despite being fully vaccinated and carrying a pic of my card on my phone. Dunno when I'll be able to ditch my mask when I walk to the store. Maybe individual stores can keep the mask mandate longer?

[elleng]

2. Dunno, will see.

Only place I go is Giant (and MAYBE Dunkin tomorrow.) Restaurant MAYBE next week, when the WARMER may bring cicadas out!!! ;0)