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elleng

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Fri Dec 11, 2020, 05:32 PM Dec 2020

Here's a Maryland county-by-county list of new coronavirus restrictions.

'Lately, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has continually warned that the state is, once again, in the “danger zone” when it comes to the spread of COVID-19.

“The weeks and months ahead are going to be very difficult with more and more people getting infected, being hospitalized and losing their lives,” the Republican governor said during a recent press conference. “Our collective actions now will determine what further steps will be needed.”

With case rates and hospitalization numbers climbing statewide, Hogan tightened coronavirus restrictions Nov. 10, returning indoor restaurant service to 50% capacity — down from 75%. He also “strongly” discouraged gatherings of more than 25 people and travel to states with similarly surging COVID-19 metrics.

Days later, he instituted a 10 p.m. mandatory closing time for bars and restaurants, banned fans from attending sporting events and suspended most visitation at hospitals and nursing homes.

Several jurisdictions have tightened restrictions further than Hogan in some areas. Here’s where things stand:'

https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-coronavirus-restrictions-counties-20201112-n5537j3amzckrj3orkxyvyfp7a-story.html?

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