0.8 min readBy Published On: April 27th, 2021Categories: News0 Comments on Gov. Baker announces some new COVID-19 regulations + mask mandate

We can see the end of the tunnel…

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the state’s outdoor mask mandate will be lifted and effective on Friday Many other COVID-related business restrictions will also be relaxed beginning May 10th.

Also, as of August 1st, subject to public health and vaccination data, remaining industries will be permitted to open including:

  • Dance clubs, and nightclubs
  • Saunas, hot-tubs, steam rooms at fitness centers, health clubs and other facilities
  • Indoor water parks
  • Ball pits

All industry restrictions will be lifted at that time, and capacity will increase to 100% for all industries, with businesses encouraged to continue following best practices. The gathering limit will be rescinded.

You can see full guidance here from the state. Here’s the reopening plan in a nutshell. Mayor Kim Janey is holding a presser at 4pm to discuss reopen for the City of Boston.