We expected today to find out whether Montgomery and Prince George’s counties planned to go along with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s easing of capacity restrictions throughout the state on Friday evening.
Prince George’s County leaders made announcements Thursday but in Montgomery County, it’s once again a waiting game after officials abruptly canceled a briefing.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said the county will increase capacity limits for all businesses to 50% beginning Friday, March 12 at 5 p.m.
This includes indoor dining, gyms and houses of worship.
Montgomery County leaders were expected to make a Thursday announcement on whether they would follow Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s plan come 5 p.m. Friday.
Once FOX 5 logged onto the Zoom call, we were told the meeting had been canceled.
Councilmember Hans Reimer in an emailed memo to the community Thursday afternoon, said he agrees with public health experts who are saying that certain aspects of Governor Hogan’s re-opening order are several weeks premature for Montgomery County.