This requirement should include booster shots, which are helping reduce transmission and severe illness, she said. Gov. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. BALTIMORE (WBFF) Masking policies are changing across Maryland as the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic wanes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Hes leaving it more to the counties to make decisions about other kinds of mandates, but this virus does not respect county boundaries or state boundaries, Beyrer said. 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Graphics: How are Maryland COVID cases, vaccinations and other metrics trending? Meanwhile, flu and other seasonal illnesses also are bringing people into hospitals, Delbridge said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. As it stands, Montgomery County remains on track to lift its indoor mask mandate Feb. 21. The bottom line: About 70 percent of Americans will be able to shed their masks while indoors. The remaining four letters are at the bottom of the article. I want to thank all of our dedicated state employees for their tireless efforts that have helped make Marylands COVID-19 response a national model.. TOWSON, Md. Hogan said he also received monoclonal antibody treatment during his illness, which he believes prevented his condition from worsening. We have to be thinking about this in lieu of the governor, Scott said. Under Hogans executive order, inactive health care practitioners will be able to work without reinstating their licenses, while licensed providers can practice outside the scope of their licenses and those who have completed nursing school can work at any health care facility. Providers licensed in other states also will be able to work in Maryland, according to the order. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, UK: Remains of baby found after missing couple arrested, Disgraced ex-Haitian soccer president announces hes back, Italy, France confront 2nd year of western Europe drought, Grand jury indicts DC employee charged with killing 13-year-old boy, Virginia state superintendent Jillian Balow announces resignation, Predicted peak bloom date for DC's cherry blossoms announced. In Howard County where officials say COVID-19 cases are down about 90 percent from the peak, County Executive Calvin Ball says it's now safe tolift the indoor mask mandate. Most of these curbs were rolled back at the end of last year. If Hogan wont touch mandates, local executives and jurisdiction leaders can step in, Wen said, by implementing vaccination requirements to enter businesses, attend concerts and athletic events, eat in restaurants and work out in gyms. Lawmakers in Annapolis ratified the decision Friday, leaving decisions about face coverings up to local school boards. In a bid to woo foreign visitors, the Hong Kong government has announced plans to give away half a million air tickets - beginning on Wednesday. Violators could be fined 5,000 Hong Kong Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) asked the State Board of Education on Thursday She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. As of Feb. 1, Anne Arundel County's indoor mask mandate expired. The state health department instructed providers last month to conserve monoclonal antibody therapies for certain patients based on need after the federal government found two of the three treatments to be ineffective against the new omicron variant, which became the dominant strain in the U.S. in less than a month. The Maryland Department of Health reported 416 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the most since May 22. Looking for more information? But some remain - primary and secondary school students still need to test daily for Covid, although some reports say this measure could be lifted later this month. They didn't accept it the first time," Glenn Saltzman said Wednesday. Tim Swift and Margaret Chadbourn 3/1/2022. Emergency departments at hospitals throughout the state are as busy as they ever have been, Delbridge said, while emergency medicine first responders are reporting delays in tending to calls due to resource limitations. An Arlington judge recently issued an order temporarily blocking Youngkins executive order, which seven school boards had sued to stop. Baltimore officials said that since Jan. 3, the countys positivity rate has decreased by nearly 80%, while COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by nearly 50% since Jan. 11. Baltimore will also lift its state of emergency on Feb. 7. Prince Georges Countys indoor mask mandate will remain in effect through March 9. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health said it will continue to recommend masking and encourage vaccination and testing, while we advance treatment efforts, namely the newly available oral medications for COVID.. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Coronavirus infection rates in Maryland are declining, in line with national trends. I think it was a thoughtful series of regulations that were put forward, and the General Assembly approved those [regulations] and I suspect they will remain in place until we see something else from the board, Ferguson said. "I want to be very clear. Maryland will begin distributing 20 million of the high-filtration masks known as N95 and KN95 next week free of cost, Gov. Mandates work, Beyrer said, but they may be unpopular among the Republican governors supporters, as well as those he might court in the future. TGT earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2022. Hogans letter comes after he said at a press conference earlier this week that his office planned to ask the State Board of Education to consider changes to their masking regulations at their next meeting, which is scheduled for Feb. 22. The Maryland State Board of Education voted Feb. 22 to lift the mandate to require masks in schools. They didn't accept it the first time," Saltzman said. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, watching with optimism as Covid-19 metrics improve in the State, lifted the statewide indoor mask mandate in May 2021, reintroduced a measure specifically for state buildings in early January, remains on track to lift its indoor mask mandate Feb. 21, Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Latest vaccination numbers in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Zombie drug challenging response to Maryland opioid crisis, Lawmakers pledge action amid reports TikTok is fueling increase in stolen cars, Maryland Gov. The CDC is reviewing its guidance for transit and will decide in the coming weeks whether to make any changes, according to ABC News. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He stressed that local school boards have the authority to make their own decisions. Thats just the way he is. Hogan issues executive orders to fight COVID surge, stops short of mask, vaccine mandates By Hallie Miller and Bryn Stole Baltimore Sun Jan 04, Other places such as New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia have implemented this step successfully, Wen said. "It is important to remember that people may choose to mask at any time. Some people were hospitalized who were partially vaccinated, he said, which makes getting booster doses all the more important. Maryland is now reporting the lowest COVID-19 case rate of any state, according to figures presented by Hogans office. Gov. Over the weekend, Frederick County officials dropped their mask mandate, citing the improved COVID rates. The city's seven-day average case rate was about 58 per 100,000 residents in August when the mandate was imposed, dropping to about 18 cases per 100,000 as of Thursday. Many mask mandates for businesses had already expired. Updated: 5:12 AM EST January 19, 2022 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. No new statewide mask mandates are being contemplated, Mike Ricci, a spokesman for Hogan, wrote in an email Wednesday. Over the weekend, Frederick County officials dropped their mask Masking is the least restrictive intervention we can employ to slow down transmission before our hospitals are completely overwhelmed. lawmakers approved this regulation last month. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - February 17, 2023. LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. Jack Moore | jmoore@wtop.com. Some criticised the rule's duration and its sudden scrapping - amid wider criticism of the city's pandemic policies for the past three years. House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore) said that she trusts the State Department of Education and local school systems to make decisions based on public health data to keep students and staff safe. Marylands mask mandate for workers and visitors in state buildings will be lifted next week, Gov. And, those who are in contact with them as well," Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said. Harford County votes to end mask mandate, effective March 1. In addition to a mask mandate, Hogan should require state employees to be fully vaccinated, said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency medicine physician and former Baltimore health commissioner. Hopkins Beyrer said such steps should provide some relief to hospitals. D.C., Maryland and Virginia are each releasing more data every day. Sign up for Maryland Matters free email subscription today. High-quality N95 masks should be worn by everyone while indoors in public spaces until the current surge has passed., [Graphics: How are Maryland COVID cases, vaccinations and other metrics trending? People stand in line for over two hours to get a COVID test at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air on Tuesday. The Anne Arundel County Health Department announced that its indoor mask requirement expired Monday, Jan. 31, while Baltimore Countys government announced its mandate would end Tuesday, Feb. 1. Face coverings are now required in all state government buildings in Maryland. Larry Hogan announced Monday. First published on May 11, 2022 / 4:22 PM. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) asked the State Board of Education on Thursday to rescind its mask requirements in public school buildings. The states 7-day positivity rate is 5.12% with 986 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus. (Kenneth K. Lam). As of Friday, the CDC no longer requires masks on school buses. As of Feb. 22, 2022, the state of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Montgomery County will no longer require masks in government buildings. Before Wednesday, people living in Hong Kong had to wear a mask in any public area. Balls decision came in consultation with local health and business leaders. He said we dont have the means to enforce a statewide mask mandate, and that people who choose not to wear masks wont change their minds under threat of a government requirement. The CDC previously gauged the spread of the virus by new coronavirus cases and the COVID-19 positivity rate. Shwe is a Report for America corps member. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Gov. HONG KONG (AP) Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the citys last major restriction imposed. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said in a Tuesday interview that he would meet Wednesday with other regional leaders to discuss such a regional vaccine passport requirement. The Maryland State Board of Education has received the governors letter and is in the process of responding, said Lora Rakowski, spokesperson for MSDE. However many locals could be seen still wearing masks on Wednesday, local media reported. Dr. Kalyanaraman says COVID cases are likely underreported based on so many at-home test results. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 20th, CDC Data Tracker vaccine tabs will refresh weekly on Thursdays by 8:00PM EST ( Vaccinations in the United States, Vaccinations Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The statewide mask mandate has The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals in the county is now less than 100, the first time its been that low since Dec. 19, 2021. Through consistent prevention and timely, and time-limited, responses to surges, we can continue to protect our residents from COVID while keeping our schools, businesses, and hospitals open and healthy, Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said in a news release. Here are the latest mask orders from central Maryland: Anne Arundel County lifted its mask mandate in government buildings Feb. 22 and in other indoor spaces as of Feb. 1. In Looking for more information? 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Advocates call for expanding social safety net, Md. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 5425 Wisconsin Ave The Frederick County Board of Health has dropped its mask regulations as of Saturday in response to a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases. In the last six months, the government has taken bigger steps to open up in an attempt to revive the economy and catch up with rivals such as Singapore. Overall, the CDC is shifting its focus to concentrate on preventing the spread of COVID-19 to minimize the strain on the health care system, Walensky said Thursday. In Maryland, 459 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, including 89 in the intensive care unit, the Maryland Department of Health reported Friday. He kept a partial mask mandate in place until July, and reinstituted a face coverings requirement Monday for inside state buildings and offices. The citys chief executive, John Lee, said masks will no longer be required both outdoors and indoors, including on public transit, but some high-risk areas including hospitals and elderly homes can still require their use. "I think it's probably wise," Ken Estes of Howard County said. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. WebMarylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. Gov. In Baltimore County, indoor mask requirements ended February 1, with their State of Emergency set to expire on February 7. Shwe also wrote for The Daily Princetonian, and tutored with the Petey Greene Program, which offers free tutoring to incarcerated people. Parts of West Virginia and Maryland were blanketed with a mysterious fine white dust late Thursday evening and into early Friday morning. Larry Hogan implemented Tuesday a temporary state of emergency and other executive orders designed to fight the current COVID surge. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Sign up for WTOPs coronavirus email newsletter, Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Latest COVID-19 vaccination numbers in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Zombie drug challenging response to Maryland opioid crisis, Lawmakers pledge action amid reports TikTok is fueling increase in stolen cars, Maryland Gov. The omicron variant of the coronavirus is highly contagious, but generally causes less severe COVID-19 illnesses than other variants, data shows, especially among people who are fully vaccinated and boosted. February 10, 2022. The same is the case for Baltimore County, excluding county buildings. WebAll these masks reduce the spread of the virus from the person wearing a mask. He said 84% of last years COVID hospitalizations and an even greater share of the deaths were not fully vaccinated. Here are the latest mask orders from central Maryland: Federal mandates still require people to wear face coverings in certain situations. officials: SNAP helped thousands during pandemic, but challenges navigating system remain, COVID-19 vaccine may become annual, like flu shot, Lierman transition team recommendations: improve customer service, boost minority business participation, Key component to Moores minimum wage proposal faces legislative hurdles, High costs of three-year delay complicate efforts to move forward on Pimlico, Laurel Park redevelopment. Lawmakers in Montgomery County voted unanimously on Tuesday to extend the expiry date of its indoor mask mandate from Jan. 31 to Feb. 21. Hogan, a Republican, made his request on Thursday in a letter to Clarence Crawford, president of the Maryland State Board of Education. Larry Hogan announced that effective Feb. 22, masks are no longer required for employees and visitors in state buildings. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend wearing masks on public transportation. We will update this article as more counties decide whether to continue masking requirements indoors. Maryland's COVID-19 cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations have all more than doubled in the past month, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Maryland Marylands mask mandate for state office buildings ended on Feb. 22. This article was written by WTOPs news partners atMaryland Mattersand republished with permission. Hogans decision to not require masks statewide is a political calculation that assesses what damage a mandate could have on his standing with constituents, as well as what the public will reasonably tolerate, said Dr. Chris Beyrer, an epidemiologist and the Desmond M. Tutu professor of public health and human rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. About 4,503,017 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of February 03, 2023. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. ELLICOTT CITY Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an executive order requiring masks be worn indoors in all businesses and facilities open to the public, as well as public transportation, in Howard County. "They will continue wearing the masks," Surya Ve of Howard County said. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Hong Kong has largely followed mainland China's lead in efforts to tackle the virus, including attempts to eliminate it with a "zero-Covid" strategy. Updated: 11:27 PM EST February 21, 2022. Anne Arundel County health officials said their county, too, has seen a significant drop in cases. Violators could be fined 5,000 Hong Kong dollars ($637). The board has vowed to make a decision about masks in schools based on the metrics that health officials deem acceptable with regards to removing school mask mandates. For our health care heroes, it takes a toll.. The governor, who recently recovered from COVID-19, said his case felt like a pretty bad cold., Thats because I was fully vaccinated and boosted, he said. The call to end mask mandates in schools comes after the decline of the coronavirus omicron variant. The CDC isnt recommending mask-wearing in the first two categories, except among people who have underlying health conditions that put them at high risk for COVID-19. By Elizabeth Shwe. Less than 10.38% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. Even though now the government says you dont have to have a mask from tomorrow, Ive still got masks at home, and am still a bit worried about the pandemic situation, so probably I will continue to wear them for a little while, Harrison Yau said. When it goes right and were in the national media as one of the cities dealing with COVID the best, hell take the credit. Hong Kong had largely followed mainland Chinas zero COVID strategy over the last three years and had some of the worlds strictest anti-virus rules. Just take him as is and operate in our best interest.. Currently, people nationwide must wear masks in public transportation hubs like airports and bus stations as well as while passengers in taxis, airplanes, ride-share vehicles, ships, ferries, trains and subways. Its the unvaccinated who make up the majority of people being hospitalized, and every step needs to be taken to stop transmission in this population so as to reduce the strain on the health care system, Wen said. 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