"Medical experts have grown increasingly concerned about the direction of trends in the state, Asked Tuesday how bad the outlook would need to get to prompt a further reduction of the limit or a new round of business limitations, Baker declined to set exact milestones.He added that his team looks at a lot of elements before ordering next steps, and at one point, he said he did not want to "get into a hypothetical" discussion about potential decisions.When Baker and his administration rolled out a phased reopening plan in May, they said at the time that they could revert to an earlier stage if the public health data showed dangerous levels of viral spread. At long term care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living residences, visitation guidelines will be updated in Phase 3.Guidance for indoor gatherings has also been updated.
Slot machines will be spaced out to encourage social distancing and gamblers will not be allowed to walk around with drinks.Wedding and party venues can resume operations, but they must keep their bars and dance floors closed, keep guests in groups no larger than six people, and limit occupancy.Movie theaters, museums, and outdoor performance venues are able to return to business in Phase 3 with restrictions in place.Even though museums can open, many won’t be open Monday. Massachusetts is still not at the point of reversing course, but the positive test rate has been inching upward since mid-July and several clusters of new infections linked to social events prompted Baker to say last week he was exploring whether the current indoor gathering limit of 25 people or the current outdoor gathering limit of 100, based on the size of the venue, are both still viable.Parties in particular have emerged as a source of concern among not just the Baker administration, but governors across the country seeing new cases emerge. 296 New Coronavirus Cases, 10 More Deaths in Massachusetts Massachusetts is investigating at least eight potential COVID-19 clusters due to people holding gatherings without wearing masks or social distancing, Gov. "The overwhelming majority of the people in Massachusetts have stayed true to all the things we talk about," the governor said. Gov. The Red Sox have opened Fenway Park for “summer camp” ahead of the expected start of a shortened season late this month.Casinos are eligible to reopen on Monday. "The overwhelming majority of the people in Massachusetts have stayed true to all the things we talk about," the governor said. Send COVIDMA to 888-777; Envíe COVIDMAESP al 888-777; Call 2-1-1 or use live chat for non-emergency questions and help; Call Crisis Counseling Assistance Program | (888) 215-4920; Email the Governor’s Office or call (617) 725-4005; Abuse & assault. Charlie Baker announced Thursday that the state would move forward into the next portion of the plan. Charlie Baker warned Tuesday that the state could be "forced to adjust our plans" if metrics warrant it.He characterized the uptick from a low of 1.7% last month as "slight" and said his administration wasn't taking options off the table. Full resumption of activity in the "new … His gym has markers on the ground reminding people to socially distance and gym-goers must fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire.“Everyone will be required to wear a mask and also everyone has to sign up online for a class that will be limited to 12 clients per class,” said Gray.And for everyone who says they are apprehensive to work out in a mask? Because of the recent increases in cases in Massachusetts, there are questions about whether the reopening process should be scaled back. “You’ve just got to get used to it,” the gym owner said.Gray spent between $3,000 and 4,000 just to buy what he needed to reopen, a difficult price to pay while his gym was still closed, he said, but worth it.I will never live in Massachusetts again as long as he is the Governor, he is the worst, most in competent ever.