On Monday, Nov. 2, Governor Charlie Baker announced new measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Massachusetts.
According to Governor Baker, public health data shows that COVID-19 cases are up 278% and hospitalizations up by 145% since Labor Day.
The following orders go into effect on Friday, November 6:
- Stay at Home Advisory: The revised Stay At Home Advisory instructs residents to stay home between 10 PM and 5 AM.
- Early Closure of Businesses and Activities: The new executive order requires the early closure of certain businesses and activities each night at 9:30 PM [See list below].
- Face Covering Order: The revised order requires all persons to wear face-coverings in all public places, even where they are able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others.
- Gatherings Order: The new gatherings order reduces the gathering size limit for gatherings at private residences: indoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 10 people and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 25 people.
Effective November 6, the following businesses and activities must close to the public each day between the hours of 9:30 PM and 5:00 AM.
- Restaurants (in-person dining must cease at 9:30 PM, although takeout and delivery may continue for food and non-alcoholic beverages, but not alcohol)
- Liquor stores and other retail establishments that sell alcohol must cease alcohol sales at 9:30 PM (but may continue to sell other products)
- Adult-use marijuana sales must cease at 9:30 PM (not including medical marijuana)
- Indoor & outdoor events
- Theaters/movie theaters (including drive-in movie theaters), and performance venues (indoor and outdoor)
- Youth and adult amateur sports activities
- Golf facilities
- Recreational boating and boating businesses
- Outdoor recreational experiences
- Casinos and horse tracks/simulcast facilities
- Driving and flight schools
- Zoos, botanical gardens, wildlife reserves, nature centers
- Close contact personal services (such as hair and nail salons)
- Gyms, Fitness Centers and Health Clubs
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Museums/cultural & historical facilities/guided tours
Click here to read the new executive order (including full list of businesses required to close at 9:30 PM).
