June 15, 2021
In This Issue:
  • Mask Mandates & Other Restrictions to End July 1st

  • Dramatic Decline in COVID-19 Cases

  • Kick-Off Summer with a Carroll County Carnival - Sykesville-Freedom Fire Company Carnival

  • Vaccination Updates & Resources
The COVID-19 State of Emergency will end in two phases:


EMERGENCY MANDATES AND RESTRICTIONS
END ON JULY 1st

All emergency mandates and restrictions will be terminated as of July 1st. There will no longer be any statewide mask order in effect for any settings, including schools, camps, and child care facilities. (A federal order requiring masks on planes, subways, buses and other mass transit remains in effect.)

45-DAY ADMINISTRATIVE GRACE PERIOD
THROUGH AUGUST 15th

Thursday, July 1st will mark the beginning of a 45-day grace period, where certain regulations will continue to be relaxed to complete the administrative transition out of the pandemic. This includes such provisions as renewing driver’s licenses, winding down emergency health operations, and the moratorium on evictions related to COVID-19.





To Watch Governor Hogan's June 15, 2021 Press Conference, click here.
Maryland Surpasses 6.5 Million Vaccinations,

Positivity Rate Drops to Record Low 0.82%



Vaccinations: 6,528,935; 72.2% of adults with at least one dose, better than 40 other states. 

To get vaccinated—and be eligible for the state’s $2 million VaxCash Promotion—visit covidvax.maryland.gov, or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). The call center is available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Positivity Rate: 0.82%, Seven Consecutive Days Under 1%—down 93% since mid-April.

Hospitalizations: 194, The state is reporting 194 COVID-19 hospitalizations—down 84% since mid-April.
The District 5 Team - Senator Ready, Delegates Rose, Shoemaker and myself have been advocating for the lifting of these restrictions for months.

Thanks to each and every one of you - because of your hard work and sacrifices, we have reached the light at the end of the tunnel. Just in time to enjoy our summer!

We celebrate that we are now able to enjoy our friends and families with picnics, vacations and other community events.

A great way to kick off this festive time, is the Sykesville - Freedom Fire Company Carnival. We missed this event last year, but it has come back better than ever.

Sykesville-Freedom Fire Company Carnival - Details Here
Dates: 6/12 - 6/19
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Address: 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD
Rides, food, games and entertainment.

For more information on the 2021 Carroll County Carnivals, click here.

Have a safe & healthy summer!

Susan
VACCINES ARE IMPORTANT - HAVE YOUR RECEIVED YOURS YET?

Vaccines are the reason for the decline in COVID-19 cases, and why we are able to end the state of emergency.

All Marylanders over the age of 12 are eligible and encouraged to get vaccinated.

Don't forget the state’s $2 million VaxCash Promotion

More Information? Visit covidvax.maryland.gov, or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). The call center is available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.




During the interim, the best way to contact my office is to email, Susan.Krebs@house.state.md.us
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