Updated Changes in COVID-19 Reopening Plan Effective March 1, 2021
Posted on: February 26, 2021 - 3:09pm
Governor Baker recently announced the following changes related to the COVID-19 Regulations. These changes are subject to public health data.
Effective March 1, 2021 Massachusetts will be moving into Phase 3 Step 2 of its Reopening Plan. The following changes will go into effect:
- Indoor Performance Venues will be reopening with a capacity limitation- 50% (500 people max)
- Indoor Recreation will be reopening with a capacity limitation- 50%
- The following industries will be at a 50% capacity, with the exemption of staff: o Arcades & Other Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Businesses
- Close Contact Personal Services (e.g., salons)
- Driving and Flight Schools
- Fitness Centers and Health Clubs
- Golf Facilities (indoor)
- Libraries
- Lodging (common spaces)
- Museums, Cultural & Historic Facilities, Guided Tours
- Office Spaces
- Places of Worship
- Sectors Not Otherwise Addresses
- Theaters and Performance Venues
- Relevant EEA Industries- Youth sports spectators, etc.
- Restaurant industry will have the following changes:
- Capacity limitations will be lifted, tables must remain 6 feet apart
- Live musical performances will be allowed with social distancing
Effective March 22, 2021 Massachusetts will be moving into Phase 4 Step 1 of its Reopening Plan. The following changes will go into effect:
- Events
- Public spaces will have a capacity limitation- 100 Indoor, 150 outdoor
- Private spaces will have a capacity limitation- 10 Indoor, 25 outdoor
- Indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas and ballparks will be allowed to be open with a 12% capacity limitation
- Venues with a capacity less than 5,000 individuals are subject to the Indoor and Outdoor Performance Venue Guidance
- Large venues are defined as a capacity of 5,000 individuals or greater
- Overnight camps will be allowed to reopen for Summer 2021
- Dance floors may be open for weddings and events only
- The following will not be open yet:
- Roads races, street festivals, parades, and fairs
- Amusement parks, theme parks, outer water parks
- Indoor water and indoor/outdoor ball pits
- Saunas, hot-tubs, steam rooms at fitness centers, health clubs, and other facilities
- Beer gardens/breweries/wineries/distilleries
- Bars, dance clubs, and nightclubs not providing seated food service
For more information: www.mass.gov/reopening