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| Maryland’s Phase 1 reopening: What’s allowed, what isn’t | Maryland’s Phase 1 reopening: What’s allowed, what isn’t |
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| Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is lifting the statewide stay-at-home order that has been in place for more than six weeks, replacing it with a “safer at home” policy that relaxes some of the restrictions. | Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is lifting the statewide stay-at-home order that has been in place for more than six weeks, replacing it with a “safer at home” policy that relaxes some of the restrictions. |
| However, most of the limits on social and business interactions will remain as coronavirus deaths and cases continue to climb. Local jurisdictions are empowered to decide whether it is safe enough to lift the stay-at-home order in their area — and several have already declared it is not. | However, most of the limits on social and business interactions will remain as coronavirus deaths and cases continue to climb. Local jurisdictions are empowered to decide whether it is safe enough to lift the stay-at-home order in their area — and several have already declared it is not. |
| Here are answers to some questions about the new policy, which takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday: | Here are answers to some questions about the new policy, which takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday: |
| Statewide, the number of hospitalized covid-19 patients has plateaued for 14 days. That trend suggests the spread of the virus is not growing, said Hogan (R), and social distancing efforts have been working. | Statewide, the number of hospitalized covid-19 patients has plateaued for 14 days. That trend suggests the spread of the virus is not growing, said Hogan (R), and social distancing efforts have been working. |
| No. This is Phase 1 of a gradual reopening that is expected to take many months. The new policy allows some nonessential retailers to reopen, including clothing and shoe stores, pet groomers, animal adoption shelters, carwashes, art galleries and bookstores. But they must remain at 50 percent capacity or less, employees must wear masks, and other social distancing restrictions must be observed. | No. This is Phase 1 of a gradual reopening that is expected to take many months. The new policy allows some nonessential retailers to reopen, including clothing and shoe stores, pet groomers, animal adoption shelters, carwashes, art galleries and bookstores. But they must remain at 50 percent capacity or less, employees must wear masks, and other social distancing restrictions must be observed. |
| Here is a full list of the businesses that may reopen. | Here is a full list of the businesses that may reopen. |
| Manufacturers may also reopen, but Hogan said companies should consider spreading workers out over multiple shifts and ensure safety precautions are in place. | Manufacturers may also reopen, but Hogan said companies should consider spreading workers out over multiple shifts and ensure safety precautions are in place. |
| Reopening Maryland: Here’s how Hogan will decide the steps to take | Reopening Maryland: Here’s how Hogan will decide the steps to take |
| No. The policy allows localities to opt out of easing restrictions if they do not feel ready. Some jurisdictions, such as Montgomery and Prince George’s counties as well as the city of Baltimore, have already decided their areas are hit too hard by the virus to begin reopening. | No. The policy allows localities to opt out of easing restrictions if they do not feel ready. Some jurisdictions, such as Montgomery and Prince George’s counties as well as the city of Baltimore, have already decided their areas are hit too hard by the virus to begin reopening. |
| Leaders of Baltimore, Frederick, Howard and Anne Arundel counties have adopted some but not all of the reopening steps. | Leaders of Baltimore, Frederick, Howard and Anne Arundel counties have adopted some but not all of the reopening steps. |
| Yes. The order to wear masks in indoor public settings and retail stores and on public transportation remains in place. In addition, residents must remain six feet apart in public settings. | Yes. The order to wear masks in indoor public settings and retail stores and on public transportation remains in place. In addition, residents must remain six feet apart in public settings. |
| Hogan opened playgrounds in state parks last week, but left it up to local jurisdictions to decide whether to open other playgrounds. Most have decided to keep them closed. | Hogan opened playgrounds in state parks last week, but left it up to local jurisdictions to decide whether to open other playgrounds. Most have decided to keep them closed. |
| Under the new order you can go to hair salons or barbershops by appointment only. The shops must operate at 50 percent capacity or less. These services will be available only in areas where local governments say it is safe to lift the stay-at-home order. | Under the new order you can go to hair salons or barbershops by appointment only. The shops must operate at 50 percent capacity or less. These services will be available only in areas where local governments say it is safe to lift the stay-at-home order. |
| Churches and other houses of worship may hold religious services at up to 50 percent of capacity. Outdoor services are strongly encouraged. Religious organizations are the only groups exempted from the limit on gatherings of 10 people or more. Some local governments have prohibited worship services from reopening. | Churches and other houses of worship may hold religious services at up to 50 percent of capacity. Outdoor services are strongly encouraged. Religious organizations are the only groups exempted from the limit on gatherings of 10 people or more. Some local governments have prohibited worship services from reopening. |
| Are you feeling stay-at-home fatigue? Are you changing your plans because of it? | Are you feeling stay-at-home fatigue? Are you changing your plans because of it? |
| Maryland residents should still avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. The order does not lift the restriction on large gatherings, with the exception of churches and other houses of worship. | Maryland residents should still avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. The order does not lift the restriction on large gatherings, with the exception of churches and other houses of worship. |
| The latest reopening order does not expand permitted outdoor activities, but the one Hogan issued last week permitted golfing, recreational boating, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and camping. | The latest reopening order does not expand permitted outdoor activities, but the one Hogan issued last week permitted golfing, recreational boating, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and camping. |
| Even though some workers will be called back to their jobs with the partial reopening, day cares are only permitted to serve children of essential workers such as medical staff, first responders, police and government workers. Hogan said he hopes the state can expand day-care availability next week. | Even though some workers will be called back to their jobs with the partial reopening, day cares are only permitted to serve children of essential workers such as medical staff, first responders, police and government workers. Hogan said he hopes the state can expand day-care availability next week. |
| Covid-19 is ravaging one of the nation’s wealthiest black counties | Covid-19 is ravaging one of the nation’s wealthiest black counties |
| Too few masks, tests and workers: How covid-19 spread through nursing homes | Too few masks, tests and workers: How covid-19 spread through nursing homes |
| Hogan bought 500,000 virus tests from South Korea. Why aren’t more in use? | Hogan bought 500,000 virus tests from South Korea. Why aren’t more in use? |
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