Seyfarth Synopsis: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced today that the Commonwealth will end most COVID-19 restrictions by May 29. Some industries, including health care, schools, and the transportation sectors, must continue to require individuals to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
announced today that Massachusetts would end most COVID-19 restrictions by May 29 and lift the state of emergency on June 15. The Governor’s decision to accelerate the
timetable for reopening comes as a result of revised vaccination projections indicating that the Commonwealth is on track to vaccinate 4.1 million residents by June 2. Changes to the previously established timetables include the following:
Realizing he could no longer justify his mandates on business openings and face coverings, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has decided to move on from it. That s a good thing. What s bizarre is Baker s timeline for all of this.
Once Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced on Friday that he would lift the restrictions on Rhode Islanders and forgo the mask mandate, Baker knew he had to act fast or continue to look dopey clinging to an August 1 reopening date. McKee originally planned to liberate his people on Friday, May 28 but decided instead to move it up a week, making the Ocean State a free state this Friday instead.
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On Thursday the CDC eased mask rules for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A focus of Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s latest briefing on Friday morning was the state’s response to the announcement.
Republican Phil Scott announced that he is extending the state’s emergency order for another month but revising it to match the new CDC guidance.
“This will mean those who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors, Scott said. Nor do they need to be concerned with physical distancing. Now I understand that there might be some who are still uncomfortable, a little hesitant, and that’s okay. That’s their choice and I sincerely hope Vermonters can show understanding. But the fact is if you’re fully vaccinated the health experts at the CDC have determined there is very little risk and it’s time to reward all of the hard work you’ve done over the past 14 months.”
Ohio governor announces vaccinated residents will be eligible to win $1 million
By Christina Prignano Globe Staff,Updated May 12, 2021, 7:02 p.m.
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Governor Mike DeWine.Andrew Welsh Huggins/Associated Press
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that the state will give away $1 million to a lucky vaccinated Ohioan each week for five weeks as part of a bid to push the stateâs COVID-19 vaccination rate higher.
DeWine said that any Ohio adult who has received at least one dose of the vaccine is eligible to win the money. The first drawing will take place on May 26, and a new winner will be drawn each Wednesday after that for the duration of the contest.