Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland imposed new coronavirus restrictions on Thursday as new cases climbed in the state.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks limited outdoor gatherings to 25 people and indoor ones to 10, and people will have to wear masks outside unless they are exercising. Additionally, restaurants will have to reduce capacity from 50% to 25%. Capacity at gyms and bowling alleys will also be limited to 25%. Retail stores will stay at 50%, but the county will step up enforcement of those guidelines. These will go into effect this Sunday, Nov. 15.
“We really have to hunker down,” said Alsobrooks.”We are there in the midst of another surge.”
Anne Arundel County will cap indoor gatherings to 10 people and outdoor gatherings to 25 starting on Friday. Youth sports will be suspended beginning Sunday. Next Friday, Nov. 20, indoor dining will be reduced from 50% to 25%.
The moves follow on similar ones taken in recent days by Baltimore City and Montgomery County. Yesterday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the capacity of restaurants and bars in Maryland would be reduced from 75% to 50%.
On Thursday, Maryland reported 1,477 new cases of COVID-19, an increase of 54% from two weeks ago when 962 cases were reported.
