Mass. to Move to Phase 3, Step 2 of Reopening Plan Monday; Phase 4 on March 22
Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday that Massachusetts will move to Phase 3, Step 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan on March 1 and Phase 4, Step 1 on March 22.
For Phase 3, Step 2, indoor performance venues, such as concert halls and theaters, will be able to open at 50% capacity or a 500 person max capacity, according to 7 News Boston. Indoor recreational activities that have a greater potential for contact will be allowed a 50% capacity limit as well. Restaurants will no longer have a capacity limit, but still must have six feet between tables.
If the public health data continues to trend positive, then the state will move into Phase 4, Step 1 on March 22. This phase will allow indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas, and ballparks to reopen with a 12% capacity.
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#COVID19MA public health metrics are moving in the right direction with continued drops in average daily cases and hospitalizations.
— Charlie Baker (@MAGovArchive) February 25, 2021
As a result, we are taking steps to reopen our economy:
⏩ Phase III, Step 2 begins Monday March 1
⏩ Phase IV, Step 1 begins Monday, March 22 pic.twitter.com/SojuJNVMsO
A statement from TD Garden, the @NHLBruins and the @celtics in response to Governor Baker's announcement regarding reopening the arena to fans. pic.twitter.com/ofcPMa2Xzp
— TD Garden (@tdgarden) February 25, 2021