MD Governor Lifts Statewide Restrictions; Baltimore City And Counties Say No, Not Yet

Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. are reviewing Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to lift the state’s stay-at-home order, saying Wednesday evening they need time to decide how to reopen while protecting public health.

The two Democrats were among Baltimore-area leaders who expressed concern that the region isn’t ready yet to relax certain restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. They said the region still needs more personal protective equipment, testing and contact tracing capacity.