Glade Valley Government Health 

Indoor Gathering Sizes Limited as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb

Effective 5 p.m. on Friday, December 11, capacity limits for indoor recreation establishments are revised as follows: Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, roller and ice skating rinks, social and fraternal clubs, and the indoor areas of any other establishments subject to the admission and amusement tax are limited to 50% capacity; If 50% capacity would allow more than 50 people, then the establishment’s capacity is lowered to 25%.  The 25% cap also applies in areas where food and beverages are served within recreational establishments.

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Glade Valley Government Health 

Walkersville Closes Town Hall Due to COVID Surge

The Town of Walkersville announced Thursday morning that its Town Hall will be closed to the public starting today Thursday, December 10, 2020. “With the rising number of COVID cases in the area, we would like to remain cautious,” the statement read. The Town asks that Water Bills payments be mailed or placed in the night deposit box outside the front door of Walkersville’s Town Hall.

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Glade Valley Government Health 

Board of Health Revises COVID-19 Regulations

The Frederick County Board of Health convened on Tuesday, November 24 to hear an update on COVID-19 in Frederick County and set revised health regulations. Regulation 02-2020 was approved by the Board of Health 5 to 3 and goes into effect in Frederick County at 5pm on Friday, November 27, 2020. Regulation 02-2020 sought to clarify BOH 01-2020 which was approved on November 12. The changes to regulation BOH 02-2020 include: Defining a social gathering as something that includes but is not limited to parties, cookouts, parades, celebrations, festivals, conventions,…

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Glade Valley Government Health 

Spike In COVID-19 Cases Pauses Re-Openings

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Frederick County rose substantially over the weekend, reaching daily levels not seen for several months. As a result, County Executive Jan Gardner today announced that the County will take a pause from new expanded openings. The capacity increase for indoor dining at food service establishments in Frederick County will not take effect immediately.  “Given how our health metrics have suddenly changed, taking a pause is the right approach,” Executive Gardner said Monday. “We want our economy to reopen fully, and that requires…

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