Maryland recovery plan

Some counties are making plans to start lifting restrictions and re-opening businesses, while others will remain closed. News4’s Jackie Bensen went to Frederick, Maryland, to find out how people there feel about the governor’s plan to start re-opening on Friday evening.

Maryland is lifting its stay-at-home order and loosening restrictions Friday evening, but some counties surrounding D.C. are setting their own pace. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.

Beginning Friday evening, Maryland residents will no longer be required to stay at home under phase one of the state’s reopening plan — but some counties surrounding D.C. are setting their own pace. Gov. Larry Hogan said the state is gradually moving into stage one of the state’s recovery plan at 5 p.m. Friday, after 14 days of plateauing...

The DC area still likely faces weeks of shutdown ahead. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke to local leaders about their coordinated approach to reopening.

Maryland’s governor says he’s hopeful that if residents continue to practice social distancing the state can lift the stay-at-home order and some restrictions on businesses within weeks.  Gov. Larry Hogan laid out on Friday afternoon a three-stage plan he called “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” He said the first stage of lessened restrictions could start in early May if...