Milford Pulls Back Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Rise

Milford MA

30 October, 2020

4:02 PM

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MILFORD, MA — In response to rising coronavirus cases, the Milford Board of Health is moving the town back a step under the state's phased reopening program. The move could mean some businesses will close or reduce services. The state began reopening at the end of spring under a phased plan. Many towns are in step two of phase three, but Milford will move back to step one of phase three beginning Monday. Milford joined the list of high-risk communities for virus transmission on Oct. 15, and is still on that list — along with 120 other communities, including nearby Holliston, Bellingham and Mendon. Milford added 41 cases over the last two weeks, and was adding cases at a rate of 10 per day per 100,000 people, according to state figures. For Milford to leave the high-risk list, the daily case rate would have to drop below 8 per day per 100,000. Here's what reverting to step one of phase three will mean for Milford: Step 1, Phase 3 (Nov. 2)Step 2, Phase 3Indoors theaters, performance venuesClosedOpen at 50% capacity/250 peopleOutdoor gatherings at event venues50-person limit100-person limitOutdoor theater, performance spaces25% capacity, 50 people max50% capacity, 250 people maxRoller rinks, laser tag, escape rooms, trampoline parksClosed50% capacityArcades, indoor/outdoor recreation businesses40% capacity50% capacityDriving/flight schools40% capacity50% capacityGyms40% capacity50% capacityLibraries40% capacity50% capacityMuseums40% capacity50% capacityRestaurantsIndoor music OK, but no wind/brass instruments, no singingIndoor music OK, but no singingFitting roomsOpen where necessaryOpen everywhere Other nearby communities, including Framingham and Worcester, have not moved forward with some aspects of the state reopening plan due to rising cases.