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Counties Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandates

Counties Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandates

January 6, 2022 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

Jurisdictions Reimpose Rules Amid Influx of New Cases

Counties Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandates

Certain counties throughout Maryland have reinstated indoor mask mandates amid rising COVID cases. The moves come as the omicron variant spreads across the state, and local leaders are looking for ways to stop it without shutting down parts of the local economy.

In all, six counties and the City of Baltimore have reinstituted indoor masking in public places. Please see below for specifics on the rules governing each jurisdiction.

Montgomery County

Prince George’s County

Howard County

Baltimore County

City of Baltimore

Frederick County

Anne Arundel County

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