Beginning Tuesday, March 1, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott lifted the City Indoor Masking Order instituted on August 10, 2021. The was rescinded as of 6 AM Tuesday, March 1, due to recent data trends indicating a stark decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and data from the Maryland Department of Health signifying as of February 22, 77% of all city residents (5 years old and up) have received a first or single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 67.7% are fully vaccinated.
Although the Masking Order was rescinded, the State of Emergency for Baltimore declared on March 19, 2020 remains in place. Unvaccinated personnel and those at risk of severe COVID-19 infections – older adults, immunocompromised, and children not yet eligible for vaccination – are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask indoors.
“Baltimore’s COVID-19 infection metrics are just a fraction of what they were a few weeks ago. I want to thank everyone: our businesses, our faith-based institutions, and, most of all, our residents for adhering to the recommendations of our local and national health experts,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 metrics and make informed decisions. The health safety of our residents remains my top priority. In order to continue taking the necessary precautions to protect all city residents, especially those who remain vulnerable to COVID, the State of Emergency will remain in effect.”
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