Governor Hogan’s February 23 COVID Press Conference Highlighted a Coming Mass Vaccination Site in Southern Maryland, and An Updated Executive Order on Masks and Testing

Governor Hogan today announced the opening of a FEMA-supported mass vaccination site in Southern Maryland, in addition to expanded surveillance of COVID-19 variants, an executive order requiring face coverings in schools, and a warning regarding vaccine fraud in Maryland.

It was also announced that the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocations are expected as early as next week. The Administration is awaiting further guidance from the federal government.

• Updated executive order
  • Face Covering Requirement in Schools
  • Mandatory Testing Requirement extended until March 31, 2021
• Slides from today’s press conference
• Press release