BALTIMORE: "Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday called on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its mask mandate, pointing to the state’s improving health metrics as the Omicron-driven surge in cases and hospitalizations continues to wane. In a letter to board president Clarence Crawford, the governor said the pandemic has had an adverse impact on children, with school closures and other disruptions leading to learning loss and mental health challenges. He pointed to comments from former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen calling for restrictions to be lifted. On Jan. 5, a General Assembly panel voted 11-5 to extend the mask mandate and establish the “off ramps” for it to be lifted. The board’s mandate is set to expire on Feb. 25."
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2022/02/10/hogan-calls-on-state-board-of-education-to-rescind-mask-policy/