May 13, 2020

Special Briefing Recap from Governor Hogan: May 13, 2020

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*Post updated May 15, 2020*

Governor Larry Hogan gave a special briefing today outlining Maryland’s progress toward reopening, in accordance with the State’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery plan. See below for key takeaways, or view the full governor’s briefing here.

Jump to county-by-county guidance on reopening

Update on Maryland cases as of May 13, 2020:

34,812 confirmed cases
6,404 hospitalized to date
1,694 confirmed deaths

Notes on the Roadmap to Recovery plan

Informed by White House, NGA guidelines
Draws upon AEI and Johns Hopkins’ recommendations
Input from public health and business experts

Progress toward reopening

Maryland has achieved the 14-day trend of plateauing and decreasing numbers of hospitalizations and deaths.
At 5 p.m. Friday,
- Retail stores in Maryland may reopen with up to 50% capacity
- Manufacturing may resume operations
- Personal services (barber shops and hair salons) may reopen at up to 50% capacity and by appointment only.
- Pet groomers, animal adoption shelters, car washes and art galleries will also be able to begin reopening.
- Churches and houses of worship may begin to safely hold religious services.
  - Outside services are strongly encouraged, but inside services may be permitted at 50% capacity or less with appropriate safety protocols.
Businesses are encouraged to take the “Maryland Strong: Back to Business Pledge” to assure customers that they are adhering to best practices and strict safety guidelines.
All Marylanders, especially older and more vulnerable populations, are advised to continue staying home as much as possible.
Employers should continue to encourage telework and everyone should continue wearing masks in indoor public areas, retail stores and on transit.
Reopening is county-by-county:
- Prince George’s and Montgomery counties have indicated they are not ready to move into Stage One while others feel strongly that they are able to do so safely.
- Seven jurisdictions between the Washington, D.C., suburbs and the Baltimore region make up 87% of the coronavirus cases in the state.
- A big concern is the lack of testing to have a better idea of the spread of the virus in the community. Officials have been speaking daily about the need to coordinate their re-openings.