Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich commended Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order to close all restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Hogan announced an executive order to close such establishments in Maryland starting at 5 p.m. Monday. Drive-thru, carryout and delivery will continue, as well as essential services like grocery stores.
In a video, Elrich said the action is drastic, but every precaution must be taken to eradicate the virus.
Watch the video below:
