COVID

Post date: Nov 02, 2020 7:18:51 PM

Given recent improvements in COVID-19 data in the state, some of the recent temporary occupancy restrictions in sectors listed below are being lifted. The Governor will announce these changes this morning during a press conference. These changes are effective Monday February 8th at 5:00 a.m. This email is being sent to local public health; please share this information with municipal leadership.

Summary of Announcement –

    1. Lifting 25% Capacity Restriction –

        1. All businesses in the list below, currently limited to 25% capacity, will return to 40% capacity, as previously allowed. (The sector-specific industry standards dated in December 2020 will apply.)

- Arcades and Recreational Businesses

- Driving and Flight Schools

- Gyms/Health Clubs

- Libraries

- Museums

- Retail

- Offices

- Places of Worship

- Lodging (common areas)

- Golf (indoor areas)

- Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater)

      1. Restaurants will now be limited to 40% of their seated capacity and, as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will not count toward the limit

      2. Close Contact Personal Services will now be limited to 40% capacity and, as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will be not count toward the limit

- A limit of 5 people per 1000 sq. feet applies for smaller businesses without an available fire occupancy capacity

      1. There continues to be no capacity limits on manufacturing, construction, and laboratories—these sectors have never had capacity limits

  1. Gatherings Order

      1. The gatherings limit will stay at 10 indoors, 25 outdoors

  1. The Commonwealth remains in Phase 3 Step 1 of Reopening (Order No. 58)

      1. indoor performance venues and indoor recreation businesses like roller rinks and trampoline parks remain closed

  1. All changes are effective Monday February 8th at 5:00 AM