Coronavirus cases in Maryland are the lowest they’ve been in months. Here’s what you need to know.

New coronavirus cases in Maryland are on a sharp decline after a slight bump in March, marking what experts hope could be the beginning of the end. With vaccinations underway and officials lifting many of the major restrictions that have governed life this past year, the state, along with its neighbors, appear to be headed toward a new phase of the pandemic. Here are answers to some common questions.