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Massachusetts Rolls Back to Phase 3, Step 1, Effective December 13, 2020

The measures outlined below with go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 13. The entire Commonwealth will move to Phase 3, Step 1 of the Reopening Plan. In addition, the following updates to capacity limits will go into effect:

ยท Outdoor gatherings at event venues and public spaces to 50 people ยท Outdoor Theaters and Performance Venues to 25% and no more than 50 people ยท Close Indoor Theaters and Performance Venues and a few smaller indoor recreation businesses like roller rinks and trampoline parks

ยท Reduce capacity from 50% to 40% for several industry sectors noted below:

ยท Arcades/Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Businesses ยท Driving and Flight Schools ยท Gyms/Health Clubs ยท Libraries ยท Museums ยท Retail ยท Offices ยท Places of Worship ยท Lodging (common areas) ยท Golf ยท Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater) Restaurants and Event Venues Protocols Updates The following updates will be made to restaurant and event venue protocols with regard to face coverings, seating, and performances

ยท Wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking ยท Seat no more than six per table and encourage customers to only dine with same household ยท Put a 90-minute time limit on tables ยท Prohibit all musical performances at restaurants ยท Close food court seating Workplaces and Fitness Centers Protocols Updates The following updates will be made to the Office Spaces and Fitness Centers protocols with regard to face coverings

ยท Require mask wearing in offices when not in your own workspace and alone ยท Require mask wearing at all times in gyms ยท Encourage teleworking All updates to sector specific guidance can be found on www.mass.gov/reopening later this week.