Stay at Home Directive Details

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Governor Hogan signed an executive order mandating that all Marylanders stay at home for the foreseeable future, as of last night with the exception of essential activities. There is likely to be confusion around exactly what that Stay at Home Order means and I hope the information below will help to provide clarity.

According to the Governor’s Executive Order, Essential Activities Include:

Obtaining necessary supplies like groceries and products to maintain personal safety
Seeking medical and behavioral health care
Caring for and transporting family, friends, and animals
Traveling to and from schools for meals and instructional materials
Engaging in outdoor exercise as long as it adheres to social distancing guidelines
Travel required by law enforcement, or court order
Traveling from government buildings for necessary purposes

Other Important Notes:

Public transportation is still available, but only for the essential activities listed above
Restaurants and bars are still allowed to operate carry-out, drive-through, and delivery operations
Curbside pickup at all other non-essential businesses is now prohibited, though those businesses may sell products on a delivery basis if feasible
All campgrounds are now closed, with the exception of those living in an RV with no other viable place of residence

You can read the Governor’s Executive Order here , as well as his first and second interpretive guidance documents for more information. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions and my office will do its best to get you a timely answer.

These actions are necessary to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of countless Marylanders. Thank you for continuing to do your part.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office if there is anything we can do to help via email at bill.ferguson@senate.state.md.us , or phone via (410) 841-3600 by leaving a voicemail to be returned promptly.

Best,

State Senator Bill Ferguson