Baker to Lift All Business Restrictions May 29
Effective May 29, Massachusetts will be nearly back to “normal,” Gov. Charlie Baker said.
Masks Still Required Indoors in Massachusetts
Masks will still be required for now in all indoor public places, at all events and outdoors when social distancing is not possible in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the Centers from Disease Control
Big Venues Set to Expand Capacity as Mass. Eases Limits
Fans of amusement parks and road races in Massachusetts are among those who can begin enjoying loosened pandemic restrictions starting Monday.
Mass. Economy Roared Back in First Quarter
The Massachusetts economy grew at a much faster pace than the national economy in the first quarter and the economic analysts at MassBenchmarks see that trend continuing over the coming months.
Massachusetts to Relax Outdoor Mask Mandate on Friday
Massachusetts is relaxing its outdoor mask mandate as...Boston’s New Mayor Should Seize Transportation Opportunities
Boston Mayor Kim Janey takes office during one of the most challenging times in modern history. At the same time, this extraordinary moment can be the start of a sustained, more equitable and prosperous future for Boston if she makes two key moves.
CDC Director ‘Scared’ About New Surge, Visits Mass.
A prominent Harvard epidemiologist says the state is in a “race” to vaccinate residents as more highly-contagious strains of COVID-19 begin to spread. The most recent national seven-day average of new cases, at 60,000 per day, is up 10 percent over the prior seven-day period, the CDC says.
Boston Takes Modified Approach to Reopening
As most of Massachusetts shifts into Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan today, Boston will adopt a modified version with lower caps on most indoor and outdoor events, Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday.
CDC Head Doubles Down on Warning as Mass. Opens Up
The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
State Ups Capacity at Restaurants, Other Businesses to 50 Percent
Just hours after appearing before lawmakers critical of his administration’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state was loosening public health restrictions on restaurants and other businesses.
Baker Eases Business Capacity Limits
Massachusetts is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions by increasing the capacity limits on businesses to 40 percent, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday.
Walsh Reopens Theaters and Gyms as COVID Infections Drop
Satisfied that the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases is safely behind the city, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced gyms, movie theaters and other venues closed in December will be able to reopen Feb. 1.
State Extends COVID Restrictions, UK Strain Found in CT
Massachusetts is extending by two weeks tightened restrictions on gatherings, including a 25 percent capacity limit for many businesses.
Boston Extends COVID Business Restrictions
Boston is extending coronavirus restrictions on museums, movie theaters, gyms and other businesses for another three weeks – until Jan. 27.
Post-Christmas COVID Surge Not Yet as Bad as Feared
Massachusetts has not yet experienced a confirmed post-holiday COVID surge on par with the one that followed Thanksgiving, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday, but he cautioned that conditions could still change rapidly.
Baker Announces New Curbs to Combat COVID
Starting Saturday, a host of new restrictions on gatherings and businesses will be put in place in Massachusetts to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Baker Appeals for Household-Only Holidays After Thanksgiving Spike
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, emphasis on little. That was the message Tuesday from Gov. Charlie Baker as he urged people to take COVID-19 safety precautions more seriously during the December holidays
Boston, Area Communities Roll Back Reopening to Phase Two
Boston is joining several area cities and towns in closing gyms, museums, private clubs and other businesses for three weeks in an effort to rein in the spread of COVID-19.
Walsh Briefed on Boston Rollback Options
With COVID-19 cases climbing steadily and the holiday season coming, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is keeping all options open.
Baker Announces New COVID-19 Business, Gathering Restrictions
Following weeks of increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases across the state, Gov. Charlie Baker has announced new restrictions on businesses and private gatherings.
