If Marylanders keep getting vaccinated, they soon could be allowed to ditch their masks indoors, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday.
Once at least 70% of adults in the state get at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, Hogan said Maryland will lift its mandate requiring wearing masks in indoor public spaces. According to the state’s data, Maryland recently surpassed having 65% of adults with at least one shot on board.
The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines require two shots given a few weeks apart for full effectiveness, while the Johnson & Johnson inoculation takes just one dose.