Maryland governor tightens restrictions a second time as coronavirus infections continue to soar.

'Maryland tightened pandemic-related restrictions Tuesday for the second time this month as coronavirus cases across the greater Washington region have set new highs each day for two weeks.

Gov. Larry Hogan (R) issued an executive order that clamps down on the hours that restaurants and bars can operate and the number of people allowed in retail stores and at religious facilities. Local officials have strengthened policies several times in recent days, looking for ways to slow a virus spreading at record rates in the Washington area and across the country.

The new Maryland order requires bars and restaurants in Maryland to close at 10 p.m. for indoor service and reduces capacity allowed in retail stores and religious facilities to 50 percent. Hogan’s action also rescinds an earlier order that allowed fans at racetracks, and at college and professional football stadiums.

“We are in a war right now and the virus is winning,” he said.

Maryland’s Department of Health issued an emergency order Tuesday aimed at addressing a possible surge in hospitalizations and preventing outbreaks at nursing home facilities.

The order bars most hospital visitations and limits indoor visits at nursing homes, making exceptions for end-of-life care, obstetrics, parents or guardians of children and support for people with disabilities.'>>>

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