. . World News – US – Imposing limits on gatherings in Howard County, November. 17

HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announces new coronavirus restrictions after Howard County crosses a positive rate of 5% and a case rate of 19. 1 per 100,000 residents.

A new executive order bans indoor gatherings of more than 10 people and outdoor gatherings of more than 25 people starting Tuesday at 5 p.m.. M. The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks has canceled all tournaments involving participants from outside the state and has doubled down on masking efforts for all other programs, tournaments, and tournaments..

Ball also announced the launch of a « Stay COVID Safe » communications campaign for Howard County designed to inform and remind the public of simple steps everyone can take to stop the spread of the virus..

“We’ve been watching our data closely in Howard County, and the nationwide increases we’re seeing are also happening here in Howard County,” Paul said. “As we approach Thanksgiving and our winter holidays, it is crucial that we act quickly and thoughtfully to stem this rise in cases, and keep our residents safe and healthy.. Our decisions will continue to be data-informed and people driven. Through our contact tracing efforts, we have determined that transmission from family or close friends constitutes much of our cases. If we all wore masks whenever we’re around people outside of our home, we’d be able to smash that curve.. The Gathering Limits Ball Executive Order prohibiting indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people and outdoor social gatherings of more than 25 people includes: · Family gatherings · Parties · Cooking outside · Parades · Festivals · Conferences · Fundraising · Other non-work gatherings Or sponsoring businesses selling merchandise The demand excludes retail stores, offices, food service establishments, social and fraternal organizations, association clubs, sports, entertainment programs, religious gatherings and weddings at the wedding venue, indoor theaters, and outdoor entertainment venues. Dr. said. « Given our data and the current situation in Howard County, it is imperative that we make renewed, concerted efforts to reduce the transmission of this virus. ». . Maura Rossman, Howard County Health Officer. Wear a mask / face cover. Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others. wash your hands. Clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces. And limit visits to those outside our homes. The Maryland Department of Health has also issued extensive advice on avoiding non-essential out-of-state travel, especially to states with a positivity rate greater than 10 percent.. . The Department of Recreation and Parks canceled all tournaments with participants from outside the country to ensure maximum safety for all athletes and residents. At this time, the leagues, programs, and in-state tournaments will continue at Howard County Recreation &. «  As our parks and facilities have become an outlet for people during this pandemic, I understand the mental and physical health benefits that exercise and being outside brings.. Our department is doing everything it can to help keep this opportunity open to children and adults, « said Director of Recreation and Parks Raoul Delirme.. “We require covering the face when not exercising, performing medical checks, practicing strict cleaning practices, and more.

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