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Montgomery County will loosen COVID-19 restrictions in three phases tied to the percentage of residents who are vaccinated.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved the reopening plan. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Phase 1 starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday, after more than 50% of residents received their first vaccination shot. Under Phase 1:
Gathering limits increase to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors
Businesses that were limited to 25% capacity can operate at 50% capacity
Malls can reopen their pedestrian concourses and return tables and chairs inside
Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Bid celebrates leading women on International Women s Day 03/08/21
Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Destination today celebrates the inspirational women leading the city’s bid to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026.
Embodying and representing Baltimore-Maryland s diverse communities and with close ties and connections to the city itself, the bid’s female figureheads from across the sport, commerce and tourism industries include:
Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce
Angel McCoughtry, Double Olympic gold medallist, USA Basketball player and five-time WNBA All-Star
Shelonda Stokes, President of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Amy Rohrer, President and CEO, Maryland Hotel Lodging Association
House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson, shown last year, are working to come up with relief packages, as is Gov. Larry Hogan. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Business groups around the state will be looking for assistance from state government during the 2021 General Assembly session as they struggle to regain their footing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hobbled the state’s economy.
Those industries aren’t just looking for financial assistance to offset losses. A number are seeking policy changes, including liability protection and holding the line on changes to laws or regulations that would affect business owners.