Governor Baker says that the state has shown great progress in flattening the curve and reducing the spread of virus so he is allowing more of the Massachusetts economy to reopen. Under the plan outdoor eating would be allowed as well as hotel lodging but with no meetings or special events.
The Governor says that he is hopeful two weeks worth of protests across the Commonwealth do not show spikes in numbers. He says that we are not out of the woods yet. He said that there needs to be a continued support for working at home, cleanliness, social distancing and the wearing of masks.
Under the Governor's plan....
Retail, with occupancy limits;
Childcare facilities and day camps, with detailed guidance;
Restaurants, outdoor table service only;
Hotels and other lodgings, no events, functions or meetings;
Warehouses and distribution centers;
Personal services without close physical contact, such as home cleaning, photography, window washing, career coaching and education tutoring;
Post-secondary, higher education, vocational-tech and occupation schools for the purpose of completing graduation requirements;
Youth and adult amateur sports, with detailed guidance;
Outdoor recreation facilities
Professional sports practices, no games or public admissions;
Non-athletic youth instructional classes in arts, education or life skills and in groups of less than 10;
Driving and flight schools
Outdoor historical spaces, no functions, gatherings or guided tours;
Funeral homes, with occupancy limits
The following businesses will be eligible reopen in Step Two of Phase II at a later date to be determined:
Indoor table service at restaurants
Close-contact personal services, with restrictions, including:
Hair removal and replacement
Nail care
Skin care
Massage therapy
Makeup salons and makeup application services
Tanning salons
Tattoo, piercing and body art services
Personal training, with restrictions
The Governor says they will be tracking the numbers and making sure that the state takes no backward steps because of this measured phase of its reopening.
(Photo Credit: Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office)