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CDC director Dr Rochelle Wolinsky We know that masked fully vaccinated people can safely attend worship services inside, go to an indoor restaurant or bar and even participate in an indoor exercise class CBS News Special Report on that Piper. Meantime, covert restrictions are easing into Maryland counties. Today we begin in Montgomery County, where some restrictions will loosen starting at five o'clock, the Montgomery County Council Loaded ease covert 19 restrictions on malls, sporting venues and camps. Thanks to hitting an important benchmark 50% of our residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine and more than 33% are fully vaccinated, Montgomery County Council president Tom Tucker explained. Now gathering limits go up to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors. The same applies to camps. Sports venues see similar easing and more restrictions or east as 60% of residents get their first dose and then once 50% are fully vaccinated, the county will follow state regulations. Kate Ryan w. T. O P News now Joanna Randall County, which is lifting all limits on social gatherings, also starting at five o'clock this evening. But this is happening amidst what's being called a concerning drop in demand for covert shot. 72% of covert shot appointments are open and And Rondo County. That's how it started this week compared to just 5% open last week concerning because only 55% of adults about even one shot. It's Dr Nyle ish Ka Liana Rahman into Randall's health officer says Vaccine clinics are opening at libraries, churches and businesses We think about what can we do to end this and a shark is what we can do during this period. Also, he's encouraging high school students, 16 and older to get vaccinated. Christi King.