What's Open in Howard County?

As of May 29th at 7 a.m.:

- Retail may open at 50% capacity.

- Barber and hair salons may open at 50% capacity.

- Religious institutions may hold outdoor services for up to 250 people with physical distancing and masks. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people.

- For details on these reopenings, please click here. Interpretative guidance for these industries can be found here.

As of May 29th at 5 p.m.:

- Restaurants and bars may open to customers for outdoor seating. Interpretative guidance for restaurants can be found here. Information on how to apply for a permit for outdoor seating can be found here.

- Outdoor pools, outdoor youth camps and sports, and drive-in theaters may open. For complete updates on what this means for Dept. of Recreation & Parks, please click here.

As of June 5th at 5 p.m.

- Howard County is aligning with the State of Maryland's reopening status.

- Additional businesses may reopen, including some personal services at 50% capacity.

- Religious institutions may begin having indoor services at 50% capacity and with additional restrictions.



As of June 12th at 5 p.m.

- Indoor dining at 50% capacity

- Outdoor amusements and attractions, such as miniature golf or go-karting

- Outdoor pools capacity increasing to 50%

- See a non-exhaustive list of what's open and what's closed.



As of June 19th at 5 p.m.

- Gyms, indoor fitness centers, dance studios, martial arts at 50% with distancing and following strict public health requirements

- Casinos, arcades, and malls