The beginning of the long-awaited second wave is upon us.

Maryland is in better shape than most states, but troubling trends – a rise in cases, rates, hospitalizations and deaths – prompted Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young to order new restrictions today and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to announce restrictions statewide.

Young is pulling the city back into “Phase I,” limiting in-person gatherings to 10 people, curbing restaurants to 25% capacity and requiring masks at all times in public – both indoors or out – effective Thursday at 5 p.m. Restaurants must close indoor dining rooms at 11.

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