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? While we are hoping for the best, we are actively preparing for the worst, said Hogan, adding that the latest projections show state COVID hospitalizations could reach more than 5,000, well above Tuesdays pandemic high of just over 3,000. The city will continue to require masks until transmission reaches the CDC's accepted level of low to moderate. TOWSON, Md. 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. Mandates work, Beyrer said, but they may be unpopular among the Republican governors supporters, as well as those he might court in the future. (Kenneth K. Lam). 3,057 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The states 7-day positivity rate is 5.12% with 986 people Without requirements on masking and vaccinations, though, the states hospitals will not be able to recover lost footing as quickly, said Dr. Eric Toner, a senior scholar with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. For most of the pandemic, people in Hong Kong have been required to wear a mask in indoor and outdoor public areas. 2023 The Associated Press. "I think things are pretty much over but I'll probably continue just for my own preference. On social media, many residents expressed elation and relief that the day of unmasking had "finally" come. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. Our emergency departments cant be so overwhelmed that patients with emergent issues have to wait in line.. Hong Kong is dropping its mask mandate making it one of the last international cities to stop requiring face coverings after the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Updated February 28, 2023 at 9:36 AM ET. Gov. 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. In Maryland, 43% of children ages 5 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Feb. 2, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The virus is under control in Hong Kong with no major signs of a rebound, the city's leader John Lee said. The Maryland State Board of Education has received the governors letter and is in the process of responding, said Lora Rakowski, spokesperson for MSDE. 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. Baltimore will also lift its state of emergency on Feb. 7. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the citys indoor mask mandate will expire Feb. 28. Over the weekend, Frederick County officials dropped their mask mandate, citing the improved COVID rates. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. This week, parents who don't want their kids to wear masks in schools could get an update from the Maryland State Board of Education, which meets on Tuesday. Advocates call for expanding social safety net, Md. / CBS Baltimore. Hogan directed the states employers to incentivize masks in workplaces, as well as encourage vaccinations and boosters among employees. Therefore, our requirement to wear a mask on UMB public transportation remains in effect. Lawmakers in Annapolis ratified the decision Friday, leaving decisions about face coverings up to local school boards. Citing a 243% increase in cases over the past month, strongly urging mask usage in indoor public places, Dr. Dzirasa urged residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces. Hong Kong has lifted its mask mandate, marking an end to one of the world's longest-running Covid restrictions. In South Korea, for instance, they are still required on public transportation, as well as in hospitals and pharmacies. In Baltimore County, indoor mask requirements ended February 1, with their State of Emergency set to expire on February 7. Hogan said he also received monoclonal antibody treatment during his illness, which he believes prevented his condition from worsening. Baltimore County lifted its indoor mask mandate, optional in Howard County Public School System, Montgomery County lifted its mask mandate, CDC no longer requires masks on school buses, CDC is reviewing its guidance for transit, State Board Of Education Votes To Rescind Mask Mandate In School Buildings, MD Mask Mandate In State Government Buildings Ended Feb. 22, Mask Mandate To Be Lifted In Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Baltimore County To Lift Mask Order Starting Feb. 1, Face Masks No Longer Required In HCPSS Buildings Starting March 1, Indoor Mask Requirement Lifted In Montgomery County. I do not find it to be a particular challenge.". "I'll probably be wearing my mask here and there, but I want to make sure that people have the choice and I still encourage people when they want to, they should wear their mask," says Ball. Larry Hogan implemented Tuesday a temporary state of emergency and other executive orders designed to fight the current COVID surge. 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. Both orders were in effect since December 27 of last year. When asked at the press conference if he plans to issue an executive order making mask-wearing optional in public schools an action taken by Gov. Regardless of the decision that the board of education makes, some parents say they will continue to send their kids to school with a mask. Many residents and business owners have said such tough rules damaged Hong Kong's economy and international standing. The Maryland State Board of Education voted Feb. 22 to lift the mandate to require masks in schools. voted to approve the State Board of Educations emergency regulation last month. Shwe also wrote for The Daily Princetonian, and tutored with the Petey Greene Program, which offers free tutoring to incarcerated people. Hong Kong has lifted its mask mandate, marking an end to one of the world's longest-running Covid restrictions. 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.. Harford County votes to end mask mandate, effective March 1. Citing improved COVID-19 health metrics and high vaccination rates, Gov. March 8, 2022. According to the CDC, as of Monday, Baltimore's transmission rate is still "substantial.". However, the governor reintroduced a measure specifically for state buildings in early January amid the early omicron surge. In her Thursday night tweets, Walensky said community infection rates will determine when and where extra precautions such as mask wearing and testing should be targeted. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Several Maryland counties are lifting their indoor public mask mandates, as COVID-19 cases continue trending downward statewide. Masks are still worn in several countries in Asia. February 10, 2022 / 11:20 PM / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Gov. Some people were hospitalized who were partially vaccinated, he said, which makes getting booster doses all the more important. A court decision last month struck down a federal mask mandate on public transportation. BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Marylanders will start to see significant changes with mask policies across the state this week. Maryland Health Officials Recommend Masks Indoors Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases May 11, 2022 / 4:22 PM / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Local health They didn't accept it the first time," Saltzman said. Larry Hogan is asking the State Board of Education to toss out its school masking policy. (Baltimore Sun). TOWSON, Md. Harford County votes to end mask mandate, effective March 1. Coronavirus infection rates in Maryland are declining, in line with national trends. Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Moores controversial nominee for the Public Service Commission withdraws, 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, Maryland Matters free email subscription. 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All Rights Reserved. the County will lift its indoor mask mandate on Monday, February 28, 2022, as COVID-19 case rates continue to drop significantly in the County following the peak of the Omicron variant. 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. Hogan issues executive orders to fight COVID surge, stops short of mask, vaccine mandates By Hallie Miller and Bryn Stole Baltimore Sun Jan 04, As of Friday, the CDC no longer requires masks on school buses. Effective Feb. 22, masking would Shwe is a Report for America corps member. Feb 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. The same is the case for Baltimore County, excluding county buildings. The bottom line: About 70 percent of Americans will be able to shed their masks while indoors. The Maryland State Board of Education is watching with optimism as Covid-19 metrics improve in the State because our goal has been and continues to be to provide safe in person instruction for our children and staff with minimal disruptions, she wrote in an email. "We all have a responsibility to protect those among us most at risk.". It had recommended that people wear masks in areas with substantial or high transmission roughly about 95 percent of U.S. counties, according to the latest data. Hopkins Beyrer said such steps should provide some relief to hospitals. I tell folks, look, hes not going to do anything, so we should assume hes not going to do anything. He said patients experiencing heart attack and stroke symptoms should continue to go to hospital emergency departments, while people with less urgent needs, such as minor illnesses or injuries, should seek care elsewhere. Looking for more information? WebMarylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. Jack Moore | jmoore@wtop.com. In Baltimore County, indoor mask requirements ended February 1, with their State of Emergency set to expire on February 7. News you can trust. Gov. Anne Arundel County health officials said their county, too, has seen a significant drop in cases. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. The Associated Press contributed reporting. "I'm strongly recommending masks be worn by all regardless of vaccination status," Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa said Tuesday. Marylands mask mandate for workers and visitors in state buildings will be lifted next week, Gov. We should all support and encourage efforts that protect those at high risk," Walensky said in a statement. "It is important to remember that people may choose to mask at any time. During its March 8 business meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to make masks optional in all MCPS schools and facilities. We have to be thinking about this in lieu of the governor, Scott said. Please enter valid email address to continue. Citing a 243% increase in cases over the past month, Dr. Dzirasa urged residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces. Several Maryland counties are lifting their indoor public mask mandates, as COVID-19 cases continue trending downward statewide. 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. 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. Elizabeth Shwe covered California state politics during her internship at The Sacramento Bee. Over the weekend, Frederick County officials dropped their mask Lee said he made the decision because the city did not see a rebound in infections and has built an immunity barrier. ]. Given the dramatic declines in our health metrics, we are now able to take another step toward normalcy in state operations, Hogan said. Maryland Marylands mask mandate for state office buildings ended on Feb. 22. Most of these curbs were rolled back at the end of last year. HONG KONG (AP) Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the citys last major restriction imposed. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. In response, the school board said it was watching with optimism as Covid-19 metrics improve in the State, and pointed to previously adopted offramps to masking requirements, which include lifting the requirement based on high vaccination rates in school systems and their surrounding counties, or based on moderate or low transmission of the virus. 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. Some local entities, such as Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, have reinstated indoor mask requirements within the past month. The call to end mask mandates in schools comes after the decline of the coronavirus omicron variant. Daily U.S. COVID-19 infection rates are down to about 82,000 cases nationwide, according to a database kept by The New York Times, and hospitalizations are down about 44 percent. LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. Baltimore County plans to lift the indoor mask mandate requirement and end required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees, effective Feb. 28. Larry Hogan announced on Thursday. Maryland will begin distributing 20 million of the high-filtration masks known as N95 and KN95 next week free of cost, Gov. However, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study (2022) found that consistently wearing a N95 or KN95 mask in indoor public settings reduced the odds of getting COVID-19 by 83 percent. This article was written by WTOPs news partners atMaryland Mattersand republished with permission. Here are the latest mask orders from central Maryland: Federal mandates still require people to wear face coverings in certain situations. Nonpartisan. As it stands, Montgomery County remains on track to lift its indoor mask mandate Feb. 21. In December, the State Board of Education approved a new emergency regulation that created off-ramps to the mask mandate that had been in place since the beginning of the school year. City Schools will continue to evaluate our masking requirement if conditions change in our community and make changes if It is critical to move toward normalcy for students and families by rescinding the school masking policy, Hogan wrote in a letter to the State Board of Education on Thursday. In order to give people a very clear message that Hong Kong is resuming normalcy, I think this is the right time to make the decision, he said. 5425 Wisconsin Ave Larry Hogan implemented Tuesday a temporary state of emergency and other executive orders designed to fight the current COVID surge. 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