Farmers market in Annapolis closed due to COVID-19 related violations

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health closed the Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market due to COVID-19 related violations.

The violations cited employees failed to wear face coverings as required by local officials.

This is the first food service facility that Anne Arundel County has closed due to COVID-19 violations.

Officials say, the market, located on Solomons Island Road, will remain closed until a written request is submitted describing actions will be taken to resolve the face covering violations; a re-inspection is conducted; and the license is reinstated by the Department of Health.

The health department said, "The Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market received previous warnings through issuance of the Order for Immediate Compliance, and this was the next step of enforcement due to the facility's consistent violation of the order."