State Roundup: Hogan lifts more Covid restrictions as Covid positivity rates decline and vaccines rates go up
The statewide mask mandate will be over as soon as 70% of residents get vaccinated, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. Governor's Office photo by Patrick Siebert
HOGAN LIFTS MORE COVID RESTRICTIONS: Due to rapidly declining coronavirus positivity rates and improved vaccination metrics this weekend the state will lift all capacity restrictions on entertainment venues and dining establishments, Bryan Renbaum reports for Maryland Reporter.
In the latest sign that the state is emerging from a pandemic that has upended everyday life for more than a year, Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday eased most of the remaining restrictions on public gatherings and commerce, reports Bruce DePuyt for Maryland Matters.