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Ex. DUT-MD-014RegulationCOMAR 10.06.01.06, General Control Measures: duty of the Secretary and health officers to take any necessary action; duty of individuals…Secretary of Health (Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 10, Subtitle 06, Chapter 01, Communicable Diseases and Related Conditions of Public Health Importance)MarylandStateSept. 1, 20042020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureSchools and child careWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MD-033Order of the Governor (Mar. 13, 2020), Expanding Child Care AccessExpanding Child Care AccessGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 13, 2020Schools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-011News release, 'PGCPS to Temporarily Close Following COVID-19 Announcement' (Mar. 12, 2020)Closure of all PGCPS schools March 16 through March 27, 2020Prince George's County Public Schools (Chief Executive Officer Monica Goldson), implementing State Superintendent Karen Salmon's closure announcement of March 12, 2020Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland (county school system)CountyMar. 12, 2020Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. MD-003Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and TheatersAmending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020... Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and TheatersGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 16, 2020Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BAL-105MDOT MTA COVID-19 service reductions, boarding rules and face-covering requirement (agency web notice, captured Apr. 17, 2020)MDOT MTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) page: service status and face-covering requirementMaryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit AdministrationBaltimore region (MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Local Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MobilityLink, Commuter Bus, MARC)Sector regulatorApr. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MD-036Order of the Governor No. 20-03-19-02, Expanding Alcohol Beverage Delivery and Carryout ServicesExpanding Alcohol Beverage Delivery and Carryout ServicesGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Alcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BAL-096Harford Transit LINK operations notice: no fixed-route services; limited demand responseUpdated Harford Transit LINK Operations: No Fixed Route Services; Limited Demand ResponseHarford County Government, Harford Transit LINKHarford County, Maryland (Harford Transit LINK)CountyMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Travel and quarantineOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DCM-032TheBus Coronavirus Operational Changes public notice (v6, Mar. 17, 2020)Coronavirus Operational Changes: route suspensions, service reductions, fare suspension and rear-door boarding effective March 19, 2020Department of Public Works and Transportation (Terry Bellamy, Director), operator of TheBusPrince George's County, MarylandCountyMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DCM-070Metrobus rear-door boarding directive (news release of March 23, 2020)Metrobus implements rear-door boarding (effective March 24, 2020)Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. WiedefeldWMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; D.C., Maryland and Virginia compact agency)Sector regulatorMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Travel and quarantineOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MD-034Order of the Governor No. 20-03-25-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 13, 2020, Controlling Child Care AccessAmending and Restating the Order of March 13, 2020, Controlling Child Care AccessGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-012News release, 'PGCPS to Remain Closed Through April 24' (Mar. 25, 2020)Closure extended through April 24, 2020; distance learning preparationPrince George's County Public Schools (CEO Goldson), implementing the State Superintendent's announcement of March 25, 2020Prince George's County Public Schools, MarylandCountyMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-007Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home Order (agency directive applying the order to fishing, boating, tournaments, offices and licensing centers)Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home OrderMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesMaryland Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-007Order of the Governor No. 20-03-30-01 (Stay-at-Home Order), Amending and Restating the Order of March 23, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and All Non-Essential Businesses and Other Establishments, and Additionally Requiring All Persons to Stay at HomeAmending and Restating the Order of March 23, 2020... and Additionally Requiring All Persons to Stay at HomeGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DCM-081Arlington Requires Compliance with Governor's Stay at Home Order (county directive and enforcement statement)Arlington Requires Compliance with Governor's Stay at Home Order (March 30, 2020)Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey and County Manager Mark SchwartzArlington County, VirginiaCountyMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-16-067Executive Order 20-03-30-01Amending and Restating the Order of March 23, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and All…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DCM-033Executive Order No. 7-2020Continued Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for Prince George's County, Maryland (face coverings in grocery, pharmacy, large chain…County Executive Angela D. AlsobrooksPrince George's County, MarylandCountyApr. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-002MDOT MTA 'Coronavirus Updates' notice, last updated Apr. 16, 2020 12:15 p.m.: face coverings REQUIRED on all MDOT MTA services from Apr. 18, 2020 7:00 a.m.; 'essential travel only'; Express BusLink routes suspended Apr. 6; local bus on Saturday schedules from Apr. 14; further MARC and Commuter Bus reductions from Apr. 13Coronavirus Updates - Face coverings required effective April 18, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.; service reductionsMaryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)MarylandStateApr. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BAL-106MDOT MTA COVID-19 page (captured Sept. 28, 2020): face coverings required; front-door boarding resumed July 12; Transit Store reopened Aug. 31MDOT MTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) page, September 2020Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit AdministrationBaltimore region (MDOT MTA)Sector regulatorSept. 28, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-008Department Offers Guidance as Striped Bass Season Approaches (recreational fishing and boating prohibited; sustenance fishing only; reopening 7 a.m. May 7)Department Offers Guidance as Striped Bass Season Approaches (updated May 7)Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating ServicesMaryland Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateApr. 29, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-099Maryland Together: Maryland's Recovery Plan for Education (May 2020), reciting the State Superintendent's school closure orders of Mar. 12, Mar. 26 and Apr. 17, 2020 and the closure through the 2019-20 school yearMaryland Together: Maryland's Recovery Plan for EducationMaryland State Department of Education (State Superintendent Karen B. Salmon)MarylandSector regulatorMay 6, 20202020 Q2Schools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MD-009Order of the Governor No. 20-05-06-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 30, 2020 (stay-at-home continued; Permitted Outdoor Activities; political subdivisions may open outdoor public spaces; Secretary's Directives authorized)Amending and Restating the Order of March 30, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and All…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMay 6, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DCM-061Joint letter to Governor Northam requesting that Northern Virginia's transition to Phase 1 occur when regional metrics are metJoint Regional Reopening Letter, May 10, 2020Mayors and Chairs of the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William, and the City of AlexandriaArlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria, VirginiaCountyMay 10, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DCM-034Executive Order No. 8-2020Continued local state of emergency; stay-at-home and closures continued in Prince George's County after the State's May 15, 2020 reopeningCounty Executive Angela D. AlsobrooksPrince George's County, MarylandCountyMay 14, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DCM-073COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Plan (phased service restoration)Metro's COVID-19 gradual recovery plan (May 2020)WMATA (General Manager/CEO)WMATASector regulatorMay 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-BAL-083Executive Order 2020-08, Exercise of Emergency PowersExercise of Emergency Powers (restrictions on religious services, retail, manufacturing, barber shops and hair salons, ranges, campgrounds…County Executive Calvin BallHoward County, MarylandCountyMay 15, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read

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