Maryland is lifting many of its coronavirus restrictions, including capacity limits on stores, gyms and restaurants, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Tuesday. Large outdoor spaces such as stadiums and racing facilities, as well as indoor businesses including theaters, live music venues, wedding venues and conference centers will operate at 50 percent capacity, Hogan said. The state will keep its mask mandate and will require businesses to maintain physical distancing. That means people will not be allowed to stand and crowd together in a bar or restaurant. "The very simple step of wearing masks continues to be the best single mitigation strategy we have to stop the spread of COVID-19," Hogan said at a press conference. READ MORE: http://hill.cm/NBZj6LH