Effective March 30th starting at 8:00 PM, Maryland has been placed under an official Stay At Home order by Governor Hogan. Click here to read the full text of the order. Here’s a summary. People are not supposed to leave their homes except for such essential purposes that are deemed essential, such as getting food, medicine or reporting to work. Essential services are mostly limited to:
- Obtaining necessary supplies or services for one’s self, family, household members, pets or livestock, including, without limitation, groceries, supplies for household consumption or use, supplies and equipment needed to work from home, laundry and products needed to maintain safety, sanitation and essential maintenance of the home or residence.
- Engaging in activities essential for the health and safety of one’s self, family, household members, pets or livestock, including such things as seeking medical or behavior health or emergency services, and obtaining medication or medical supplies.
- Caring for a family member, friend, pet or livestock in another household or location, including, without limitation, transporting a family member, friend, pet or livestock animal for essential health and safety activities, and to obtain necessary supplies and services.
- Traveling to and from an educational institution for purposes of receiving meals or instructional materials for distance learning.
- Engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running or biking, but only in compliance with the order on gatherings of 10 or more and by applying social distancing guidelines from the state health department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Travel required by a law enforcement officer or court order.
- Traveling to and from a federal, state, or local government building for a necessary purpose.
The CDC has issued the following quick guidelines to stay safe:
1.) HANDS — Wash them often
2.) ELBOW — Cough into it
3.) FACE — Don’t touch it
4.) SPACE — Keep a safe distance of at least six feet between you and others
5.) HOME — Stay home if you can