UPDATED: Maryland's Reopening Status, By County

Update: As of Wednesday, May 27, Governor Hogan has determined that Maryland is ready to move forward with further Phase 1 reopening measures. Guidance still allows for local flexibility, but those in alignment with the State re-opening will move to open outdoor dining and social organizations, with safety measures in place. Updated reopening measures by county are listed below.

Governor Hogan announced Wednesday, May 13, 2020, that the statewide stay-at-home order would be lifted on May 15 at 5:00 PM, and replaced by a safer-at-home advisory. The advisory eases some restrictions on businesses and gatherings. His statement allows for local leaders to make their own decisions on a timeline for reopening, acknowledging that the severity of the pandemic varies widely across the state.

Here’s a breakdown of where counties currently stand:

Allegany County: Aligned with State Phase 1 guidance effective May 15

Anne Arundel County: Partial Reopening, guidelines can be found on Anne Arundel County’s website.

Baltimore City: Stay-at-home guidelines remain in place, Mayor Young allows restaurants to open outdoor dining

Baltimore County: Aligned with State Phase 1 guidance effective May 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Calvert County: Calvert has extended their local state of emergency, but will reopen with phase one of State plan.

Caroline County: Moves Foward with Stage One of Recovery of Maryland Plan
Caroline County’s Roadmap to Recovery effective May 15th

Carroll County: Carroll to move forward with Stage One of Recovery Plan effective May 15th

Cecil County: Phase 1 reopening effective May 15th

Charles County: Entering Phase 1 recovery effective May 29th

Dorchester County: Phase 1 reopening effective May 15th

Frederick County: Phase 1 effective May 29th