Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Ends Mask Mandate in State Buildings

Maryland’s governor on Feb. 14 dropped his mask mandate for state buildings, citing a reduction in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

“Given the dramatic declines in our health metrics, we are now able to take another step toward normalcy in state operations,” Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said in a statement.

The 7-day average of COVID-19 test positivity dropped below 4 percent in recent days, while hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 have dropped 78 percent since peaking in January.

Cases and hospitalizations across the country soared in late 2021 and early this year but have since plummeted in virtually all states, including Maryland… (Excerpt from the Epoch Times)