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On June 19, Governor Hogan permitted limited outdoor visitation, communal dining, and small group activities at nursing homes with proper precautions in place. On June 10, Hogan extended stage two and allowed more places and businesses to reopen with capacity restrictions, including indoor dining.

• Below you can find what the state is allowing to reopen under stage two of Maryland’s Roadmap to Recovery,
• The final decision however, is at the discretion of each county or jurisdiction.
• Below you can also find a list of those deciding to follow the state’s lead.
• Harford County will continue reopening safely to the extent permitted by Gov.

Hogan and will follow the additional steps allowed in Stage Two on the Howard County will continue to align with Governor Hogan’s reopening plan. Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman announced that Anne Arundel County will implement additional Stage 2 reopenings on Friday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m., in line with Governor Larry Hogan’s latest executive order.

Outdoor amusements and rides, including miniature golf and go-kart tracks, may also resume under state guidance. Anne Arundel intends to follow state reopenings for indoor fitness facilities, casinos, arcades and malls on June 19 as well. Frederick County Executive Gardner announced that Governor Hogan’s list of businesses and activities that can resume effective 5 p.m.

on Friday, June 12, will go into effect in Frederick County. An announcement will be made next week concerning whether Frederick County will fully advance the next phase of Governor Hogan’s plan for businesses and activities that could resume as of June 19.

Queen Anne’s County announces they will be following the latest guidance from the state of Maryland announced during Governor Hogan’s press conference on the next phase of stage two of the Roadmap to Recovery. Montgomery County will officially enter Phase 2 of reopening on June 19 at 5 p.m. Baltimore County announced they will continue to align with Governor Hogan’s reopening plan.

Baltimore City has begun stage two effective June 19 at 5 p.m. – On Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m., the state of Maryland will move into Phase 2 of the Roadmap to Recovery plan, RELATED : Gov. Hogan: Maryland to enter Stage Two of reopening on Friday Here’s a look at the counties that are moving forward with the phase.

Anne Arundel County: Anne Arundel County will begin Stage 2 reopening on Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. Retailers, nail salons, tattoo and massage parlors can reopen under proper safety protocols Churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship can increase indoor attendance to 50% capacity with masks and 6-feet social distancing Other non-essential businesses that weren’t specifically ordered to stay closed by the Governor’s order can open.

Face coverings and social distance protocols are required for all customers and employees. Baltimore City: Restaurants are open for delivery, carryout, curbside pickup, or outdoor seating if they have it.

Retail Businesses – open for retail, with a max of up to 50% capacity.

Barbershops and hair salons – by appointment only, with up to 5 people allowed inside per 1,000 square feet, for hair services only. All other services and salons not specifically named in the order are to remained closed. After providing services to each customer, appropriate cleaning will need to take place per CDC and Maryland Department of Health guidelines.Faith-based gatherings – faith-based organizations of up to 50 people can worship in tented outdoor services. Fees for tent permits will be waived for exempt religious institutions during COVID restrictions, and Fire and Building inspections will be available within 48 hours of application. As a condition of the permit, congregants will be required to practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Virtual worship is still strongly encouraged at this time.The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar produced by Baltimore’s Office of Promotion & the Arts will open for its 43rd season on Sunday, June 14 at 7 a.m. with restrictions. It will open as a food resource only, and a limited number of people will be allowed to shop at any one time.Childcare – childcare can open with limits of up to 10 people per room.Restaurants – as previously announced, restaurants can serve customers through outdoor seating. Restaurant licensees who would like to add outdoor seating can apply through the City’s e-permit website,Summer camps – camps will be allowed to reopen, with limited capacity of up to 10 people per room for indoor activities and up to 50 people for outdoor activities. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks will offer a new BMORE Summer Fun experience – residents can register online,Enoch Pratt Free Library – beginning on June 15, Pratt library branches will begin offering Sidewalk Service, a contact-free way for customers to pick up books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials. Branches offering this service can be found here,Construction sites – construction sites can reopen with appropriate safeguards in place.Hotels and accommodations – hotels and accommodations can reopen with appropriate safeguards in place.

Baltimore County: Carroll County: The Carroll County Board of Commissioners endorsed Governor Larry Hogan’s new Executive Order to begin Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020. The commissioners also directed the County Administrator to develop a plan to reopen county facilities as soon as possible, on a limited basis to start.

Initially this plan will include meetings by appointment only and require best practices on physical distancing and other protective measures. More information will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Cecil County : County Executive Alan McCarthy said the county will “wholeheartedly” follow the state in beginning Stage Two effective 5:00 p.m.

Friday, June 5. All county parks, courts, and playgrounds will also open. Charles County: On June 4, the Board of Charles County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with reopening non-essential businesses, including additional personal services, in accordance with Stage Two of Governor Hogan’s executive order that becomes effective at 5 p.m.

1. On Friday, June 5.
2. Harford County: County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement by Gov.
3. Hogan: “Harford County will continue reopening safely to the extent permitted by Gov.
4. Hogan and will follow his move entering into Stage Two effective 5 p.m.

Friday, June 5.” Everyone is encouraged to continue social distancing and wearing face masks inside public places. While some employees can return to work, the governor has urged those who can telework to continue doing so. Harford Transit will start accepting new applications for on-demand service Monday, June 8th.

Howard County: Calvert County: The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced that Calvert County will follow Gov. Larry Hogan’s action to begin Stage Two recovery, effective Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. Frederick County: Frederick County will implement Stage 2 of the Governor’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, effective on Friday, June 5 at 5pm.

Montgomery County: The County remains in Phase One Ocean City: The Town of Ocean City is continuing to follow the actions of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. To safely welcome visitors this summer, Ocean City is asking everyone to follow the town’s rules and guidelines, as an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present.

• Prince George’s County: Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday that the County will remain in a modified phase one despite the Governor’s statewide move to phase two on Friday.
• Prince George’s has experienced some of the highest infection, hospitalization and death rates in the state since this pandemic began, which requires the County to take a targeted and measured approach to reopening.

However, the County’s metrics are trending in a positive direction and Prince George’s could potentially begin a modified phase two on June 15, 2020. The decision will be made in consultation with the Chief Health Officer who continues to monitor the County’s health data, including continued downward trends in the number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations.

1. Queen Anne’s County : Queen Anne’s County begins Phase Two of the Maryland Roadmap to Recovery and announces businesses that are allowed to re-open Friday, June 5 th at 5pm.
2. The businesses include nail salons, esthetician services, tanning salons and tattoo parlors.
3. They will need to adjust procedures, train staff and sign the Queen Anne’s County Back to Business Pledge by filling out these forms,

Read Governor Hogan’s entire Phase Two Executive order below, which lists businesses allowed to reopen. Gatherings Eighth Amended 6.3.20 by Wmar Web on Scribd We will continue to update the status on each county as more announcements are made. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc.

Is Maryland still in a state of emergency 2022?

END OF STATE OF EMERGENCY. Effective July 1, all emergency mandates and restrictions will be terminated.

Is there a state of emergency in Maryland?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of a winter storm. The governor mobilized members of the National Guard for the storm expected to bring several inches of snow to most of Maryland and up to a foot on the lower Eastern Shore.

1. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
2. A blizzard warning is now in effect for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
3. In addition, the governor has directed the Maryland National Guard to stage 125 soldiers on state active duty at armories in southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.

They will be ready to assist state and local agencies in responding to potential impacts from heavy snowfall with 50 tactical vehicles for evacuation transportation.

When did Maryland state of emergency end?

On the evening of February 2, 2022, Governor Larry Hogan delivered his 2022 State of the State Address from the Old Senate Chamber of the State House in Annapolis, announcing the end of Maryland’s state of emergency to take effect on February 3, 2022. As Maryland emerges from the Omicron variant wave with case rates reportedly declining by nearly 85% and positivity rates declining by nearly 75%, Governor Hogan announced during his State of the State Address that the 30-day state of emergency ends on February 3, and the state’s ongoing long-term public health response will continue ( Governor fact sheet ).

Governor Hogan spoke to the State’s COVID-19 progress (please note all references of time align with the speech’s delivery date of February 2): Together, we have led one of the strongest health and economic recoveries in America thanks to the heroics of our health care workers, our emergency services personnel, National Guard soldiers and airmen, and the resilience of our small business community and all the people of our state who came together, looked out for one another, and who answered the call to be ‘Maryland Strong.’ We have now spent nearly two years fighting this virus and it has taken far too much from us, including, sadly, 13,316 of our fellow Marylanders.

But tonight there is hope, because with swift and decisive actions and the vigilance of Marylanders, I’m pleased to report that we have turned back another dangerous variant of COVID-19, and tomorrow, the state of emergency will end in Maryland. Our long-term public health response will continue.

1. Our surge capacity, our testing and tracing operations, our vaccine clinics—all those things will remain in place as part of the ongoing operations of government.
2. View the full State of the State Address on Governor Hogan’s YouTube Channel,
3. The Governor also posted highlights and quotes from his address on his Twitter feed: I am delivering my eighth and final State of the State address from the Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House.

Watch live: https://t.co/8S2WBThXpt — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) February 3, 2022 Tonight there is hope, because with swift and decisive actions and the vigilance of Marylanders, I’m pleased to report that we have turned back another dangerous variant of COVID-19, and tomorrow, the state of emergency will end in Maryland.

What is the mask mandate in Maryland now?

To maximize protection from the COVID variants and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public regardless of vaccination status. Face masks are required in health care facilities and on public transportation.

What is the life expectancy in Maryland?

Maryland life expectancy data highlights racial disparities Getty Images photo. By Nene Narh-Mensah National life expectancy has decreased for the second year in a row, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Life expectancy in Maryland also fell, according to 2020 statistics from the state, which is the latest available data.

1. In 2021, the national life expectancy in the United States dropped to 76.1 years from 77 years in 2020.
2. This, combined with a decrease from 2019 to 2020 when life expectancy declined by 1.8 years, was the biggest two-year decline in life expectancy since the early 1920s, according to the CDC.
3. The health organization attributed most of the decline to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 deaths made up nearly 74% of the decline from 2019 to 2020, and half of the decrease from 2020 to 2021, according to the CDC. The next highest cause was death by accident or injury, making up about 16% of the decrease in life expectancy from 2020 to 2021.

• Drug overdoses made up nearly half of that number.
• In Maryland, life expectancy fell from 79.3 years in 2019 to 78.6 in 2020.
• The leading cause of death in the state was heart disease, followed by malignant neoplasms — also known as tumors — then COVID-19, according to the CDC.
• Heart disease was the third leading cause of death nationally.

The last time life expectancy in Maryland dropped was in 2016, when it fell from 79.5 the year before to 79.1. The latest available data from the Maryland Department of Health and the Census Bureau show large disparities in life expectancy correlated with race, gender and income inequality across the state.

Life expectancy isn’t distributed evenly across Maryland. There are pockets where life expectancy is higher than the state average of 78.6 years, particularly in Montgomery, Howard, and Frederick counties. Montgomery and Howard counties had the highest life expectancies, 84.2 and 82.7 years respectively.

Baltimore City and Cecil County had the lowest, 71.8 and 75.1 years respectively. White women in Montgomery County have the highest life expectancy of any demographic group measured in this report, 86.2 years. Black men in Baltimore City have the lowest life expectancy at 63.9.

This is 0.8 years fewer than the average retirement age for men in 2021 according to the Center for Retirement Research and represents a difference of 22.3 years in life expectancy for people who live in jurisdictions a little more than an hour drive away. Life expectancy for Black men remains the lowest of the demographic groups measured in Maryland at 71.8 years compared to that of their white male counterparts, 77.1 years.

Only three counties had populations where the life expectancy of white women fell below the state average of 78.6 years (Allegany, Somerset, and Cecil). The life expectancy of Black women was below the state average in 11 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions.

The 2020 edition of the Vital Statistics report from the Maryland Department of Health, which has the most recent data, didn’t include life expectancy statistics for Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Hispanic populations. Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institute Andre M. Perry said that the differences in life expectancies can be explained partially by racist historical policy and work by counties to improve quality of life.

The Brookings Institution released the Black Progress Index on Sept.27. It is a model of data from U.S. counties to identify measures “that predict long and healthy lives for Black Americans,” according to an article by the organization. “We highlight the areas where Black people have been living the longest because it may provide insight into the local civic actions that have produced those outcomes—actions that other places may take,” wrote the creators of the project, Perry and Jonathan Rothwell.

The factors that had the most influence on life expectancy were “wealth, human and social capital (e.g., education, social networks, religion), environmental quality, safety, and family,” according to Perry’s and Rothwell’s article. The Black Progress Index score estimates the life expectancy of a Black person based on 13 predictors including median household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment.

Each factor either added to or subtracted from the estimated index score.

The Black Progress Index showed that in Baltimore City, gun violence decreased the life expectancy of Black residents by three years.To Perry, the struggles the city is facing are a reflection of racist historical policies such as redlining.Data from the Maryland Department of Health and the Census Bureau shows that higher median income often equates to a higher life expectancy for both Black and white people, however the correlation is stronger for white people.The data about Black residents isn’t all bleak.

Black residents in Montgomery County had a higher life expectancy, 81.9 years, than the state average, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health from 2018 to 2020. There are multiple counties where the life expectancy for Black people is high, Perry said.

“If there’s a Wakanda, it’s in the DMV,” Perry said. Montgomery County ranked 17th among the top 20 U.S. counties with the highest Black Progress Index score. Factors that influenced this score included high levels of income, education rate and business ownership. Perry and Rothwell said the greatest contributor to Montgomery County’s high life expectancy for Black residents is the large share of foreign-born Black adults.

This factor surprised Perry during his research and is a topic that needs to be explored further. “We don’t talk about the positive contributions of black immigrants enough,” the Brookings fellow said. “What I would like to see is more about how black immigrants are interacting with black native-born folks and how that is having a positive impact on the community overall.” : Maryland life expectancy data highlights racial disparities

Is Maryland still in a state of emergency for snow?

WHAT IS A SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN? The Maryland State Police (MSP) declares snow emergencies with input from MD State Highway Administration. Once a snow emergency is declared, the law requires certain precautions. They include:

Prohibited parking on roads and streets designated as snow emergency routes; and The use of snow tires/chains (most cars now use all weather tires, so changing to “snow” tires is unnecessary);

Once an emergency is in effect, all requirements are in effect until lifted. A Snow Emergency Plan is put into effect by county. Certain exceptions can occur while a snow emergency plan is in effect. A specific route(s) can be lifted and the remainders of the roads in the county still remain under the Snow Emergency Plan.

What is the busiest emergency room in Maryland?

The Emergency Department at UM BWMC is one of the busiest in the state of Maryland. We see over 100,000 patients a year, with conditions varying from cuts, falls and motor vehicle accents, to life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes.

What’s the curfew for Maryland?

Maryland county to enforce youth curfew amid rise in violence UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Officials in a Maryland county near the nation’s capital that has had its deadliest month in decades say they will strictly enforce a curfew aimed at keeping teens off the streets at night.

WTOP-FM that Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made the announcement Monday during a Labor Day weekend in which at least four people were killed by gun violence in the county, including a 15-year-old from Washington, D.C., killed during a shooting at a convenience store Saturday night.

Another 15-year-old who was wounded in the same shooting is in critical condition, and a baby girl who was shot in an apartment in Glenn Dale remains hospitalized. County police investigated 24 killings in the month of August alone. Alsobrooks said strict enforcement of the curfew will take effect starting next weekend and last for at least the next 30 days.

The curfew requires teens under 17 to be off the streets between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The curfew is allowed under existing Maryland law. During a news conference, Alsobrooks pointed to an “eye-popping” 430 arrests of juveniles this year — nearly double the number last year.

“At this point, these kids don’t just need a hug, they need to be held accountable,” Alsobrooks said. “I know it’s not a popular thing to say, but it’s a fair question: Where are their parents? Where are the aunties, where are the uncles and other family members who are responsible for them?”

The last time the youth curfew was strongly enforced was in 1995, but Alsobrooks said current circumstances warrant bringing it back.Even with the spike in killings in August, homicides in the county are down 15% compared to last year, according to county data.”But the truth of the matter is, we are still seeing concerning levels of crime” including a spike in carjackings often carried out by what she called “armed and dangerous children.”

Of the 84 juveniles arrested for carjacking offenses this year, 55 had prior arrests and 34 had prior arrests for a previous violent crime or a gun offense, according to Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz. He called the number of juveniles who are being repeatedly arrested “deeply troubling.” : Maryland county to enforce youth curfew amid rise in violence

Is there a curfew for Maryland?

Maryland Juvenile Curfew Laws | DuBoff & Associates, Chtd. » » Maryland Juvenile Curfew Laws Thursday, October 27th, 2016 By Maryland is a strict state when it comes to juvenile curfew laws. Defined as any individual under 17 years of age, juveniles are not allowed out unsupervised beginning at 11:59 PM on Friday and Saturday nights, and ending at 5:00 AM. During the week, the curfew is even earlier at 10:00 PM.

1. While there are a number of exceptions, juveniles who are found out after curfew time can be stopped by police, and their name, address, and contact information for their parents will be gathered.
2. The juvenile will receive a written warning, and then the parents of the juvenile receive a written warning in the mail from the Chief of Police.

If the juvenile is found breaking curfew a second time, the juvenile can be brought into custody and the parents will be contacted.

When did the state of Maryland shut down?

On March 23, 2020, Governor Hogan ordered all non-essential businesses in the State to close. The action was prompted by concerns that Marylanders were not heeding warnings about COVID-19 and following the 6-foot physical distancing guideline.

Is Maryland requiring quarantine?

There is no requirement to self-quarantine when arriving to Maryland.

Are masks no longer required in Maryland?

Governors and public health officials across the country implemented stringent mitigation measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. As COVID-19 case rates fluctuate, face coverings are not uncommon as a preventative measure. Numerous jurisdictions have encouraged—or mandated—citizens to wear face coverings when out in public, especially when social distancing cannot be maintained effectively. Some directives also obligate employers to provide masks to their employees. This post, last updated September 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (Central), identifies the jurisdictions where face coverings are recommended or required. We will update this list periodically, as pertinent developments arise. Note that this list does not include face covering guidance at the local level. If you would like more information, please contact your Littler attorney for additional resources that summarize such requirements at both the state and local level.

Jurisdiction Requirement or Recommendation Specifics Federal Required in limited settings Federal Workforce, In counties at a High COVID-19 Community Level, agencies must require individuals to wear masks in federal facilities, regardless of vaccination status and consistent with CDC and Task Force guidance on mask-wearing. Masks are not required in federal facilities in counties at a Medium or Low level. Agencies may provide for limited exceptions to mask-wearing, such as when an individual is alone in an office with floor to ceiling walls and a closed door, or for a limited time when an individual is eating or drinking and maintaining distance from others. CDC, Mask use recommendations are dependent on a county’s COVID-19 Community Level, At low level, individuals are recommended to wear a mask based on personal preference. At Medium level, individuals are recommended to wear a mask if they are at high risk of serious illness, are immunocompromised, or live with someone with those conditions. At High level, individuals are recommended to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Public conveyance operators, As a result of a court order, effective as of April 18, 2022, CDC’s January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Therefore, CDC will not enforce the Order. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time. OSHA recommends that workers in an area of high or substantial transmission wear a face covering indoors regardless of vaccination status, and that employers provide all workers with face coverings at no cost to workers. Employers must discuss reasonable accommodations for any workers who are unable to wear or have difficulty wearing certain types of face coverings due to a disability. Employers should require any other individuals at the workplace (e.g., visitors, customers, non-employees) to wear a face covering unless they are under the age of 2 or are actively consuming food or beverages on site. Workers who are outdoors may opt not to wear face coverings unless they are at risk. All workers should be supported in continuing to wear a face covering if they choose, especially in order to safely work closely with other people. Federal Contractors, Covered contractors must ensure that all individuals, including covered contractor employees and visitors, comply with published CDC guidance for masking and physical distancing at a covered contractor workplace. Covered contractors may provide for exceptions to mask wearing and/or physical distancing requirements consistent with CDC guidelines, for example, when an individual is alone in an office with floor to ceiling walls and a closed door, or for a limited time when eating or drinking and maintaining appropriate distancing. Alabama Recommendation Individuals are recommended to wear a mask following CDC masking guidance. Alaska Recommendation Masks are recommended in public places in areas of substantial or high community transmission. Arizona Recommendation Individuals are recommended to wear masks in accordance with CDC guidance. Arkansas Recommendation Individuals are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance for mask use. California Required in limited settings General Requirement, Individuals are strongly recommended to wear masks in public indoor settings when the local CDC community level is at High. A business may choose to require all patrons to wear masks. No person can be prevented from wearing a mask as a condition of participation in an activity or entry into a business. Masks remain required in specified high-risk settings, including but not limited to healthcare settings. Cal/OSHA ETS, Employers must provide face coverings at no cost to employees if masks are required by CDPH. Masks will continue to be required during outbreaks. With respect to employer-provided transportation, employers must review CDPH and local health department recommendations regarding face coverings and implement face covering policies that effectively eliminate or minimize transmission in vehicles. An employee cannot be prohibited from wearing a mask unless it would create a safety hazard, and an employee must be free to wear a mask without fear of retaliation. Permissible face coverings: surgical masks, medical procedure masks, a respirator worn voluntarily, or a tightly woven fabric or non-woven material of at least two layers that does not let light pass through when held up to a light source. Clear face coverings may be worn for specific accommodations. Face shields are not replacement for a permissible face covering. Colorado Required in limited settings Masks continue to be required in healthcare settings. Masks are recommended in nonmedical congregate settings as defined in the order. Employers, if within the definition of the congregate or healthcare settings where masks are required, must implement the face covering guidance set forth above. Businesses may, at their discretion, continue to require individuals entering or within their locations to wear face coverings. Connecticut Required in limited settings Masks are no longer required in hospitals, long term care facilities, and other healthcare settings, but remain required in schools if the local school board or similar local authority institutes a requirement. Private businesses may require masks to be worn on their premises. Delaware Required in limited settings Masks are recommended for individuals per CDC guidance, and remain required in specified settings (transportation, healthcare, etc.). District of Columbia Required in limited settings The requirement to wear a mask in indoor public places has been lifted for most locations and businesses. Masks remain required in specified healthcare, education, transportation, and congregate settings. Private businesses may continue to require their employees and patrons to wear masks. A private business cannot bar its employees from wearing masks unless other legal requirements compel the removal of masks or mask use would pose a danger to employees or the public. A face shield is not an acceptable alternative for wearing a mask. Florida N/A “Businesses are advised to no longer require facial coverings for employees, as there is no proven significant clinical benefit for facial coverings among the general population.” Georgia Recommendation Individuals should follow the CDC masking guidance. Hawaii Recommendation The mask mandate has expired. Masks are still strongly recommended for people over age 65, with compromised immune systems, who care for people at risk of severe illness and those unvaccinated for COVID-19. Idaho Recommendation Individuals should wear a mask in public places in accordance with CDC guidelines. Illinois Required in limited settings The mask mandate has been lifted. Individuals must continue to wear masks where required under federal law regardless of vaccination status. Private businesses and municipalities may choose to implement their own masking requirements. Indiana Recommendation Masks remain required in certain healthcare and congregate settings. Otherwise, individuals are encouraged to follow the CDC guidelines for masks. Iowa Recommendation The state’s public COVID-19 resources do not include information on masking. Kansas Recommendation All individuals over age 2 should wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. Kentucky Required in limited settings Masks are recommended following exposure, for high-risk individuals, and for everyone when the community risk level is high. Masks continue to be required in certain limited settings (in healthcare settings, and others as specified). Louisiana Recommendation The mask mandate has been lifted. Masks remain recommended indoors in public settings, and in private settings as well, for individuals at a high risk of severe outcome, which includes older people and those with underlying health conditions. Maine Recommendation Individuals who are close contacts of a person with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19 should wear a face covering when around other people for 10 days. All individuals should follow CDC masking guidance. Maryland Recommendation All individuals are recommended to wear face coverings regardless of their vaccination status. Individual businesses may still enforce their own requirements. Massachusetts Required in limited settings All individuals are advised to wear masks when indoors outside of their own homes if they are immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease. Masks are also required regardless of vaccination status in certain settings, including while in health care facilities. Michigan Required in limited settings During the post-surge recovery phase, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should continue to practice masking in high-risk congregate settings (including long-term and health care facilities, jails and correctional facilities and shelters). All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should also wear a mask during isolation and quarantine periods to stop further community spread. Minnesota Required in limited settings Individuals should follow CDC masking guidance. Businesses and local jurisdictions retain discretion to impose mask requirements. Masks are required in specified settings, including healthcare facilities and certain congregate facilities. Mississippi Recommendation Individuals are recommended to wear a face covering while in indoor public spaces when social distancing from people of other households is not possible. Missouri Recommendation Individuals should follow CDC masking guidance. Montana Recommendation Masks are recommended as a mitigation measure following CDC guidelines. Nebraska Recommendation Residents are recommended to wear a cloth face covering in public places where they cannot stay 6 feet away from others. Nevada Recommendation The mask mandate has been lifted. High-risk individuals are encouraged to continue wearing masks. Businesses may implement mask requirements. New Hampshire Recommendation Mask use is recommended per CDC guidance. Businesses, organizations, and event organizers are able to require employees, visitors, and customers wear face masks upon entering their facility or venue as a best practice. New Jersey Required in limited settings Businesses should encourage individuals to wear a mask indoors. Businesses have the right to require stricter mask policies, but businesses are not allowed to restrict the use of face masks by their staff, customers, or visitors. Masks are still required in high-risk areas such as healthcare settings, child care centers, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters. New Mexico Required in limited settings Businesses should adhere to the latest CDC guidance on masking. New York Required in limited settings General Requirements. Persons aged 2+ and able to medically tolerate a face-covering may be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining, physical distance if the state health commissioner determines that masks must be required. Masks remain required in healthcare facilities and a few other specified settings. Businesses must provide, at their expense, face-coverings for their employees required to wear a mask or face-covering in settings where masks are required. A business cannot deny employment or services to or discriminate against any person on the basis that such person elects to wear a face-covering that is designed to inhibit the transmission of COVID-19, but that is not designed to otherwise obscure the identity of the individual. NY HERO Act. Additional employer requirements apply when the state health commissioner designates an airborne infectious disease as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public, pursuant to the NY HERO Act. The designation is no longer in effect (the designation expired 3/17/2022). When the designation is in effect, employees will wear appropriate face coverings in accordance with guidance from State Department of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as applicable. Consistent with the guidance from the State Department of Health, if indoor areas do not have a mask or vaccine requirement as a condition of entry, appropriate face coverings are recommended, but not required. It is also recommended that face coverings be worn by unvaccinated individuals, including those with medical exemptions, in accordance with federal CDC guidance. North Carolina Recommendation Individuals are recommended to wear a mask when in indoor public spaces consistent with CDC guidance. Businesses may decide to require masks. North Dakota Recommendation Masks are recommended following CDC guidance. Ohio Recommendation Masks are recommended for all individuals in public indoor spaces. Local jurisdictions and businesses may choose to continue to require masks. Oklahoma Recommendation Face coverings are recommended in public spaces per CDC guidelines. Oregon Required in limited settings General, The general mask requirement has been lifted. The state health department recommends that people at high risk of severe disease and hospitalization, especially in communities with medium or high levels of transmission per the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, continue to wear masks in indoor settings. Businesses and workplaces may require that individuals wear masks. Individuals who wish to continue to wear masks to protect against COVID-19 are free to do so. Masks remain required in healthcare settings, certain congregate settings, on public transportation, and other limited settings as specified. Oregon OSHA, An employer must provide masks, face coverings, or face shields for employees at no cost to the employees. If an employee chooses to wear their own mask, face covering, or face shield instead of those provided by the employer, the employer may allow it but is not required to do so. When an employee chooses to wear a filtering facepiece respirator to protect against COVID-19, the employer must allow that use and follow the “voluntary use” provisions of the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). An employer is not obligated to provide filtering facepiece respirators to employees, nor are most employers required to provide or allow any other type of respirator. When an employee chooses to wear a mask, face covering, or face shield even when it is not required, the employer must allow them to do so. Masks remain required in workplaces designated “exceptional risk.” Pennsylvania Recommendation Individuals are urged to follow CDC guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule, and regulations, including healthcare, local business and workplace guidance. Puerto Rico Required in limited settings The general mask mandate has been lifted. Masks remain required in healthcare facilities, assisted living facilities for the elderly, centers that tend to individuals with intellectual disabilities, correctional facilities, public transit, childcare centers, and public and private schools when inside a closed facility. Private employers may implement the precautionary measures they deem necessary, including implementing mask mandates. Establishments may not prohibit mask use. Rhode Island Recommendation Masks are recommended as a prevention measure against COVID-19. Businesses and venues have the ability to create their own masking and vaccination policies. South Carolina Recommendation Individuals should follow CDC masking guidance. South Dakota Recommendation People are encouraged to follow CDC masking guidance. Tennessee Recommendation Members of the public are encouraged to wear a face covering in public places. Texas Recommendation Masks are recommended per CDC guidance. Utah Recommendation Mask use is encouraged based on CDC recommendations. Vermont Recommendation Masks are recommended as a preventative measure in times of higher risk of transmission. Virginia Recommendation Employers should provide workers with face coverings or surgical masks, as appropriate. Some employers may have continuing obligations related to PPE and respiratory protection under the Virginia OSH Act. The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Labor and Industry will not allow or condone illegal discrimination based on wearing or not wearing masks, and people should not be fired or terminated for not wearing a mask, subject to federal requirements. General Guidance, Individuals should wear a mask in accordance with CDC guidelines. Washington Required in limited settings The mask requirement has transitioned to a recommendation for most individuals and settings. Masks continue to be required in some settings, including health care, long-term care and correctional facilities. Local health jurisdictions and individual businesses may still choose to require masks. Employers that do not require employees or contractors to wear a specific type of personal protective equipment must accommodate an employee’s or contractor’s voluntary use of that specific type of protective device or equipment, including gloves, goggles, face shields, and face masks, as the employee or contractor deems necessary. This requirement applies only when: (a) the voluntary use of these protective devices and equipment does not introduce hazards to the work environment and is consistent with Division of Occupational Safety and Health regulations; (b) the use of facial coverings does not interfere with an employer’s security requirements; and (c) the voluntary use of these protective devices and equipment does not conflict with standards for that specific type of equipment established by the Department of Health or DOSH. An employer may verify that voluntary use of personal protective equipment meets all regulatory requirements for workplace health and safety. West Virginia Recommendation Masks are recommended for individuals who have tested positive and for those at higher risk due to underlying health conditions. Wisconsin Recommendation Individuals should wear masks according to community transmission level per CDC guidance. Wyoming Recommendation Individuals should consider wearing a mask in indoor public settings.