County decisions on reopening phases remain mixed as the State moves toward Phase Three of the Roadmap to Recovery plan. While many feel their numbers are good enough to move forward with the State’s plan, others say there are still too many cases of coronavirus in their counties to safely enter the next phase.
Governor Hogan announced on Tuesday (9/1) that with improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state, Maryland was ready to begin Phase Three of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery plan, which goes into effect on Friday, September 4, at 5 PM. Phase Three would allow for the reopening of indoor theaters for up to 100 people, outdoor venues could reopen for up to 250 people, and retail and religious establishments may increase capacity from 50% to 75%.
Ultimately, counties still have the authority to make their own decisions on reopening, and some don’t feel they meet the requirements to safely reopen.
Below is a list of reopening decisions by county, which will be updated as more information becomes available.
- Allegany County: No update as of 9/3
- Anne Arundel County: Remains at Stage Two of Recovery
- Baltimore County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Baltimore City: Anticipates moving into Phase Two next week
- Calvert County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Caroline County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Carroll County: Commissioners endorse State’s Phase Three
- Cecil County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Charles County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Dorchester County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Frederick County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Garrett County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Harford County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Howard County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Kent County: No update as of 9/3
- Montgomery County: Remains at Phase Two
- Prince George’s County: Remains at Phase Two
- Queen Anne’s County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Somerset County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- St. Mary’s County: Following State Guidance on Phase Three
- Talbot County: No update as of 9/3
- Washington County: No update as of 9/3
- Wicomico County: No update as of 9/3
- Worcester County: No update as of 9/3
Stay tuned to Conduit Street for the latest coverage on reopening by county.
