Massachusetts’ Reopening Plan
Today Governor Charlie Baker outlined his plan to reopen Massachusetts. There will be 4 phases of reopening, with phase 1. This has two dates. One starting today, May 18th and again on May 25th
In his reopening phase “stay-at-home” had been changed to “safer-at-home.” He strongly advised that those with underlying health issues and those who may feel sick to continue to stay at home.
Each phase is slated to last 3 weeks but will depend on the public health data. If there is a new outbreak then this timetable will be pushed back.
There will be restrictions in place for all businesses. If you are a company please visit mass.gov for instructions to open your business.
Phase 1:
These business can reopen in this phase as these industries have little face-to-face interactions.
Monday, 5/18
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Monday, 5/25
- Office Spaces
- All cities and towns except Boston. They may open 25% capacity but encourages employers to still let staff work from home. Boston to open 6/1 with the same guidelines.
- Laboratories
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Places of worship
- Car Washes
- Pet Grooming
- Retails stores
- for on-line sale or pickups ONLY
- Outdoor Recreation
- Beaches, parks, drive-in theaters, athletic fields and courts, outdoor adventure activities, most fishing, hunting and boating, along with outdoor gardens, zoos, reserves and public installations – there will be guidelines
Phase 2: Cautious (No earlier than 6/8)
All these services may open with precautions in place.
- Retail Stores
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Nail Salons
- Day Spas
- Youth sports (limited)
- Campgrounds, playgrounds, spray decks, public and community pools
- Recreational day camps
- Preventative Health Services
- Dental cleanings and elective procedures
- Day Programs
- Adult day health and rehabilitation
Additional industries will resume operations with guidance and loosing of some of the restrictions in previous phase
Phase 3: Vigilant (no earlier than 6/29)
All these services may open with precautions in place.
- Gyms
- Bars
- Casinos
- Museums
- Youth sports with games and tournaments
- Crowd sizes will be limited
- Residential camps
- This will be with restrictions and on a phased approach
Additional industries will resume operations with guidance and loosing of some of the restrictions in previous phases
Phase 4: The New Normal – TBD
- Large venues
- Nightclubs
- Professional sports
Sources: mass.gov and CBSlocal.com