5/13/2021
As a result of the state’s rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and subsequent declines in key health metrics, Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday, the lifting of ALL CAPACITY restrictions on outdoor entertainment, art, and sports venues (including ticketed events) and indoor entertainment venues and conventions, and all remaining restrictions on indoor and outdoor dining, as of Saturday, May 15.   However, the indoor mask mandate is still in effect.

County Executive Jan Gardner held a public information briefing today where she stated Frederick County will align with the Governor’s orders.

• face coverings are still required inside all stores, offices, and public buildings.  
• Restaurants are still advised (not required) to keep tables 6 feet apart for indoor dining.
• Business are advised to continue to maintain distance between people inside their establishments.  

 The Frederick County Board of Health’s order, concerning gatherings remains in place. 

• A responsible party is to be designated for all gatherings of 100 or more people.  
• This is not a restriction on the event itself, its just a requirement to let Health Department know who is responsible. 
• The designated party must be registered with the Health Department 1 week prior to the event.

4/29/2021
Executive Gardner held a public information briefing this morning regarding Governor Hogan’s latest revision to lifting restrictions on outdoor seating and face coverings. We will interpret the expectations in the bullet points below:

This applies to OUTDOOR ONLY:

• NO restriction on seating capacity.
• NO mask required except for large ticketed venues.
• NO limit on amount of patrons seated at tables.
• NO limit on spacing between tables.
• NO restriction on standing or congregating 

Executive Gardner is aligning with Governor Hogan’s latest order.  Both STRONGLY encourage mask wearing where social distancing cannot occur.