Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One and Additional Restrictions Will Take Effect Sunday, December 13
On Tuesday, the Baker-Polito administration announced that a statewide rollback to step one of phase three of the state’s reopening plan will go into effect on Sunday, December 13. According to Governor Baker’s announcement, these actions are being taken in response to “an increase in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations since the Thanksgiving holiday that is straining the health care system in Massachusetts.”
The Governor also announced additional guidance for restaurants, office spaces and gyms, to address activities where mask wearing is not possible at all times:
Restaurants and Venues
- Patrons must wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking
- Restaurants must seat no more than six patrons per table
- Restaurants must impose a 90-minute time limit on tables
- Musical performances at restaurants will no longer be permitted
- Food court seating must be closed in malls
Customers are encouraged to dine only with members of the same household.
Offices and Gyms
- In offices, employees must wear masks at their place of work when not in their own workspace and alone
- Employers are encouraged to close or limit the use of break rooms
- Patrons must wear masks at all times in gyms
