Coronavirus: Statewide Rollback To Phase 3, Step 1 Will Be Effective On December 13

Shrewsbury MA

11 December, 2020

7:40 AM

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Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury: December 8, 2020 On December 8, 2020, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito announced an update to the state's reopening process as well as several updates to sector-specific guidance in order to combat the rising cases of COVID-19 across the Commonwealth. The measures outlined below with go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020. 1. Statewide Rollback to Phase 3, Step 1: The entire Commonwealth will move to Phase 3, Step 1 of the Reopening Plan. In addition, the following updates to capacity limits will go into effect: Outdoor gatherings at event venues and public spaces to 50 people Outdoor Theaters and Performance Venues to 25% and no more than 50 people Close Indoor Theaters and Performance Venues and a few smaller indoor recreation businesses like roller rinks and trampoline parks Reduce capacity from 50% to 40% for several industry sectors noted below: Arcades/Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Businesses Driving and Flight Schools Gyms/Health Clubs Libraries Museums Retail Offices Places of Worship Lodging (common areas) Golf Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater) 2. Restaurants and Event Venues Protocols Updates: The following updates will be made to restaurant and event venue protocols with regard to face coverings, seating, and performances Wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking Seat no more than six per table and encourage customers to only dine with same household Put a 90-minute time limit on tables Prohibit all musical performances at restaurants Close food court seating 3. Workplaces and Fitness Centers Protocols Updates: The following updates will be made to the Office Spaces and Fitness Centers protocols with regard to face coverings Require mask wearing in offices when not in your own workspace and alone Require mask wearing at all times in gyms Encourage teleworking GATHERING ORDER NO. 57 PHASE 3, STEP 1 ORDER NO. 58 All updates to sector specific guidance can be found on www.mass.gov/reopening later this week. This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author's own.