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Baltimore County To Lift Mask Order Starting Feb. 1
A mask order in Baltimore County will be lifted this week. The state of emergency will expire later, according to the county executive.

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A mask order in Baltimore County will be lifted this week. The state of emergency will expire later, according to the county executive.

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One school in Harford County was closed Monday, according to Harford County Public Schools.
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