Maryland county to enforce safety requirements as region's virus caseload marches upward.
'A new team of inspectors will begin work this weekend to search for businesses flouting pandemic safety protocols as the Washington region’s caseload on Friday hit its second-highest level in weeks.
The average daily caseload in the District, Maryland and Virginia rose for a seventh consecutive day, fueled by a surge of infections in the Hampton Roads area. Several other jurisdictions are also seeing increases, propelling leaders to beef up enforcement of existing safety protocols.
In Prince George’s County, which has the region’s highest caseload since the start of the pandemic, inspectors this weekend will begin seeking out businesses violating measures meant to slow the virus’s spread.
County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks said a team of more than 70 inspectors will visit restaurants, retail establishments and businesses across the county to ensure they are adhering to mask and social distancing requirements.
Businesses found to be violating protocols will have “a short period of time to come into compliance.” If they are not complying on a second visit, they will be fined $1,000, Alsobrooks said in a news release. They will be shut down if noncompliant on a third visit.'>>>
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