Reiterates That Failure to Follow Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings Is a Crime, And Will Be Enforced If Businesses Fail to Comply
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In light of the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely.“This situation continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “These are unprecedented actions in an extraordinary situation, but they could be the difference in saving lives and keeping people safe.”
The following properties are affected by the governor’s emergency order, which takes effect at midnight on Monday, March 16, 2020 and will remain in effect until the state of emergency has been terminated or until superseded by other orders:
- MGM National Harbor
- Live! Casino & Hotel
- Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
- Hollywood Casino Perryville
- Ocean Downs Casino
- Rocky Gap Casino Resort
- Laurel Park
- Pimlico Race Course
- Timonium Race Course
- Fair Hill Races
- Rosecroft Raceway
- Ocean Downs
- All simulcast betting facilities in the state
Additionally, Governor Hogan reiterated that failure to follow his order prohibiting large gatherings is a crime, and will be enforced if businesses fail to comply.
“It is critical to public health and safety that bars, restaurants, and other businesses across the state comply with the law,” said Governor Hogan. “Anyone who hosts or is part of the crowds in bars this weekend is jeopardizing the health of others and must avoid any contact with family members or friends over the age of 60 or those with underlying health conditions.”
Resources for Businesses. The Maryland Departments of Commerce and Labor have compiled resources to help businesses whose daily operations are affected during the state of emergency. We encourage members of the business community to reach out with their questions by sending a message to Secretary.Commerce@maryland.gov.
State of Emergency. The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. The State of Maryland is continuing to operate under a state of emergency, and all levels of government are taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach to keep Marylanders safe. The list of ongoing state actions is available at governor.maryland.gov/coronavirus.
For health resources regarding COVID-19, including case counts and clinician guidance, Marylanders should visit coronavirus.maryland.gov.
yea I thought the greed of the casino and their announcement that they will only let 50% of people, enter was, interesting and revealing.
ReplyDelete50% of what? capacity? who is keeping count?
This virus has spread faster than anyone has been able to react to. It shut China down. One of the most densely populated countries in the world came to a complete stop for over a month. Look at all the other countries it is starting to hit including ours. It is here. You may get it. The way our country is slowly reacting you probably will.
ReplyDeleteYour a moron but I think you no that
DeleteTotal lockdown is coming. Except for food stores, Pharmacies, Hospitals. Possibly essential businesses only open.
ReplyDeleteNo one knows how serious this is. Until we get testing for everyone, not just people that think they are sick.
I'm glad to read this. It's amazing how many people think rules don't apply to them. Gov. Hogan has my vote. Thank you for enforcing the order
ReplyDeletehogan, that RINO POS will never get my vote again for anything, just as he didn't in our last governor election. I left that position blank on the ballot because I couldn't let myself vote for that stupid democrat.
Deletehogan's a liar that got elected on his lies the first time.
Fool me once, shame on you .... fool me twice, shame on me.
Stop MGA from passing Bills with no public testimonies or participation, it too is a crime.
ReplyDeletePlease stop with the sky is falling. Do you really know how China reacted to the virus; Italy did nothing and is now playing catch up; Trump is on it and the United States is managing it well. Everyone makes it sound like you are going to immediately die if you are tested positive. Listen to the doctors who are expert in their field. They State a very high percentage 96 or 98 recover - yes - recover. The individuals with respiratory problems who are up in age (70 +) are at risk. Stop the panic.
ReplyDeleteChina went to work wide open throttle and built a massive hospital in 2 weeks, that how they reacted.
DeleteThe worst case is 10 million people get it. That is based on a model if we don’t do anything... So I think everything will be ok. Dr can go on every show no matter what he says and the talking heads will say TEST MORE MORE. If you have it nothing changes other then stay home and get better. But government is now having to force it. Don’t watch the news and maybe try to exercise considering we are the fastest country on earth.
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ReplyDeleteCalling someone a moron when you don't know the difference between know vs no and your vs you're makes you the moron.
Just more paranoia! Are grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores, particularly those with the nasty pumps next? What a travesty to common sense.
ReplyDeleteSee you in the here after, appears we are goiing to be “wiped out”!
Boy, am I getting paranoid, LOL.
What is the present death count worldwide? Based on current behavior it must be in excess of one billion. No wonder all the fear, that truly justifies the situation.
ReplyDeleteWorldwide, not even one tenth of how many Americans died of flu last year...
DeleteSystematic shut down if the economy
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Let's have our civil war and thin out the Dem socialist man buns
ReplyDeleteWhat is next? Where is Next? Are we going to fold up as a Nation? Is this an example of what the Apocalypse may be like?
ReplyDelete220 I agree.
ReplyDeleteKeep to the subject. Panic is our worse enemy. Hogan has declared all casinos closed. Do you k ow what that will do to Maryland's economy. Any economy. I'm no expert but it sounds like socialist in closing a particular business with threats.
ReplyDeleteGovernment is giving you a taste of what's to come!! This country, both it's citizens and political leaders aren't prepared for this!! I hope they truly get to the bottom of this and expose who's really behind this. The Democratic party, the world's billionaires and like everything else big pharma have fingerprints all over this
ReplyDelete540 exactly how stupid can you be? World pandemic. Yet it boils dowm to democrats
DeleteCLOSE THE BRIDGES.
ReplyDeleteAny coincidence Montgomery county has the highest number of cases and illegals allowed sanctuary status there??
ReplyDeleteHe also needs to order all bars and restaurants closed people get into these crowded places and can spread the virus.
ReplyDeleteSO very simple:
ReplyDeleteAll you need are four town-owned dump trucks.
Two placed at the entrance of OC from Delaware.
Two placed at the end of the Route 90 bridge.
Then put the Route 50 drawbridge up.
For residents, have simple testing at those locations.
No fever? No signs of the virus? Come on in.
We'll be our own little safe country in OC for the duration.
6:18 Spoken like a true come here
DeleteIt is serving as an opportunity for financial reset
ReplyDeleteEveryone who is fully invested in the stock markets will get clobbered
Everyone who knew it would be released has probably sold high and benefited
All these casinos and racetracks and the still want to increase taxes for education what are they doing with the lock box for education funds, giving the money to Balto. city and the three socialist counties in the state.
ReplyDeleteSo if my parent has diabetes and is over 60 I am not supposed to have contact with them for two weeks?
ReplyDeleteHas Jake the snake cancelled third Friday?
ReplyDeleteis the boardwalk closing for the year? gotta have thrashers
ReplyDeleteHow about Strip Clubs ???
ReplyDeleteNo SEX order by Governor for next 30 days !!!
ReplyDeleteDon't close the Brothels !!!!!
ReplyDeleteFemale pads & tamp-ons will be Rationed !!! Stay Tuned !!!
ReplyDeletePads & Tamp-ons will BE the PRIORITY !!! Not Toilet paper !!
ReplyDeleteLock Down the Prisons too !!!!
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