In a press conference earlier today Governor Hogan announced the State would begin to move into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ As with Stages One and Two, Stage Three will be implemented in multiple phases with a flexible, community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to make decisions regarding the timing of reopenings.

Stage Three reopening, which will be begin Friday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m., includes the additional safe and gradual reopenings. From the Governor’s press release,

  • INDOOR THEATERS. Indoor theaters where live performances occur or motion pictures are shown may open to the general public at 50% capacity, or 100 people per auditorium—whichever is less—with appropriate health and safety protocols in place.
  • OUTDOOR VENUES. Outdoor venues where live performances occur or motion pictures are shown outdoors may open to the general public at 50% capacity, or 250 people—whichever is less—with appropriate health and safety protocols in place.
  • RETAIL AND RELIGIOUS FACILITIES. Capacity for retail establishments and religious facilities may increase from 50 to 75 percent.

Read the governor’s order.
Read reopening guidance for theaters.

The Governor also provided an update on schools, youth sports, and the election.

Watch the press conference
View slides from the press conference