HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 4, 2020) – At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, the State of Maryland will be entering Stage Two of the
Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. Please view Governor Hogan’s
Executive Order for specific information.
- Reopening of Non-essential Businesses
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Large and small retail shops
- Speciality vendors
- Wholesalers
- Warehouses
- Offices
- Information technology firms
- Legal offices
- Accounting
- Banking and financial institutions
- Insurance agencies
- Design studios
- Advertising and architectural firms
- Media production companies
- Real Estate
- Travel agencies
- Auto dealer showrooms
- Bank branches
- Various other offices may all safely reopen with public health and safety guidance recommendations in place. This guidance includes:
- Wearing face coverings whenever face-to-face interaction takes place.
- Conducting temperature checks for workers and other personnel.
- Limiting the proximity of employees by rotating employee hours.
- Instituting split schedules, shifts, or shorter work weeks.
- Staggering start, break, or shift times.
Employees who can telework should continue to do so whenever possible.
- Additional Personal Services Reopen – Additional personal services may resume operations at up to 50 percent capacity, by appointment only, and with appropriate health and safety guidelines.
- Nail salons
- Massage therapists
- Tanning salons
- Tattoo parlors
- Motor Vehicle Administration – The Motor Vehicle Administration and other customer-facing agencies will begin reopening select branches to customers on a limited basis by appointment only. Staff will be required to wear face coverings and will have plexiglass dividers at each station.
- Transit – With more Marylanders back to work, transit will begin to return to a more normal schedule.
- Child Care Centers – Maryland State Department of Education will continue with its gradual plan to reopen child care centers.
- Encourage seniors and vulnerable populations to stay at home
- Continue teleworking
- No gatherings over 10 people
- 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. If encouraging trends continue, the next step, likely coinciding with the end of the school year, will be to consider opening additional amusement, fitness, sporting, and other summertime activities.
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. Below is an at-a-glance from the initial reopening of Stage One in Washington County, Maryland.
