This morning, Governor Hogan announced additional measures he has taken to combat the COVID-19 virus which he said will seem “extreme but necessary.”
Some of the key points included:
- All bars, restaurants, gyms, and theaters will be closed at 5:00pm tonight, March 16, 2020. Delivery and drive through operations will be permitted.
- Any social gathering of more than 50 people are prohibited
- Essential services will remain open and operational–banks, pharmacies, groceries, post offices, etc.
- 250 State Troopers and 1000 National Guardsmen are on duty to enforce compliance
- Signed an executive order to see about opening closed hospital facilities to add an additional 6000 beds
- Signed an executive order to prevent any utility (gas, electric, cable, phone, cell) from terminating service or charging late fees.
- Signed an executive order preventing any eviction in the state.
You can view the entire press conference here:
