An executive order has been enacted by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, which closes all non-essential businesses, organizations, and facilities in Maryland effective at 5pm today.
This is NOT a shelter-in-place directive at this point.
New Development
Per the Maryland Department of Health on Saturday, 3/21/20.
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) tonight announced the state’s third death as a result of COVID-19: a Montgomery County resident in her 40s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
A Montgomery County police Officer has tested positive for COVID-19.
At this point, it doesn’t appear he was infected as a result of his work, officials said.
The latest number of confirmed cases in Maryland has jumped to 149 (51 in Montgomery County), as of 10am on Friday, 3/20.
Cases by Age Range:
The image below shows the latest numbers in Maryland in regards to confirmed coronavirus cases.
Cases by Age Range:
Montgomery Mall and Wheaton Mall have closed temporarily.
Westfield, who owns and operates both malls, released the following statement:
Restaurants in Montgomery County can temporarily sell beer and wine for takeout and delivery until Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order to close restaurants ends.
Restaurants can only use their own employees as delivery of alcohol through third-party services (GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates, etc.) is not allowed.
Simon Property Group, who owns and operates Clarksburg Premium Outlets, announced they will be closing until March 29th.
“After extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, Simon will close all of its retail properties, including Malls, Premium Outlets and Mills in the U.S. This measure will take effect from 7pm local time today and will end on March 29.”
BREAKING: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an executive order to shut down all bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms across the state at 5pm today (while allowing drive-thru, carry-out, and food delivery service to continue).
Utilities and cable/internet cannot be turned off at this time.
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Cava Mezze is offering 10% off curbside pick-up as well as contactless delivery at all of its restaurants.
The restaurant group, started by MoCo guys Dimitri “Chef D” Moshovitis, Ted Xenohristos, and Ike Grigoropoulos, opened its first location in Rockville 14 years ago.
As reported by WUSA9, a member of Equinox gym in Bethesda has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).
The Bethesda gym released the following statement: