Additional Reopenings in Washington County During Stage Two of COVID-19 Recovery Plan

Posted: June 11, 2020

General County

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, the State of Maryland will allow for additional reopenings as part of Stage Two of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. The Governor also mentioned more openings scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020. Please view Governor Hogan’s Executive Order for specific information.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces that Washington County will be following the directives from the State of Maryland. Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, Washington County will proceed with the additional openings listed in Stage Two of the COVID-19 Recovery Plan. The County will also proceed with the openings scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020.

Reopenings effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020:
Indoor dining allowed at 50% capacity with distancing, strict public health requirements in place
Local schools systems can plan and hold safe outdoor graduation ceremonies
Outdoor amusements and rides, mini golf, go carts will be allowed to reopen with capacity limits
Outdoor parades, festivals, and fundraisers may resume with appropriate social distancing and face covering when social distancing is not possible
Outdoor concerts, shows, and any other community, recreational, leisure and cultural gatherings may resume performances and customary operations, but no audiences
Outdoor youth and amateur sports gatherings and events may resume sporting and other customary operations, but are not open to the general public
Outdoor professional sports gathering and events (including motor-cross and car racing) may resume sporting and other customary operations, but are not open to the general public

Citizens are encouraged to continue the following:

Encourage seniors and vulnerable populations to stay at home
Continue teleworking
Wear face covering at retail establishments and public transportation

As additional industries and activities begin to resume, the Maryland Department of Commerce continues to develop and issue guidance and best practices to help businesses reopen safely. These resources are available at open.maryland.gov/backtobusiness.

County officials and the Emergency Operations Center will continue to follow the lead of State officials and the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team as they to watch the data closely.

To stay updated on the Stages of Reopening and Recovery in Washington County, Maryland, please visit www.washcorises.net.

As COVID-19 still exists in the County, citizens are reminded to continue washing hands and maintaining appropriate physical distance.