What a difference a day makes? Governor Charlie Baker announced during his daily briefing today (Thursday) that beginning Monday (Jan.25) the Stay-at-Home advisory, asking state residents to not be out from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., will be lifted.
During the briefing today, Baker said that things are getting better in Massachusetts.
Today, three weeks in 2021, our public health data is trending in a better direction for some categories, like hospitalizations and the percent of COVID cases for the first time in a long time.
The Governor shared the latest data. Here is a recap of what he said:
Hospitalizations are down by 10 percent since they peaked in early January. Today we have 2,209 individuals in the hospital, which is down from 2,428 on January 4th.
Massachusetts Is Easing Some COVID Restrictions Next Week. Here s What to Know
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.
The Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory and an early closing order for businesses will expire next week as health officials see encouraging trends in the state s COVID-19 data.
An order that requires all businesses close by 9:30 p.m. concludes Monday, but businesses still won t be able to exceed 25% capacity. That restriction will stay in place for at least another two weeks, Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday.
Baker is also lifting the stay-at-home advisory, which asked residents to stay home between 10 p.m. and 5 p.m. and, during the day, to avoid going out except for essential activities like grocery shopping.
In a press today Governor Baker announced that the Stay at Home advisory asking Massachusetts residents to not be out from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. will be lifted on January 25th at 5:00 a.m.
In addition, businesses that were asked to close before 9:30 p.m. will be able to stay open later on January 25th at 5:00 a.m.
Businesses allowed to operate past 9:30 p.m. include:
Restaurants
Indoor and Outdoor Events
Drive-In Movie Theaters
Golf Facilities
Outdoor Recreational Experiences
Driving and Flight Schools
Close Contact Personal Services (e.g. hair and nail salons)
Museums/Cultural & Historical Facilities/Guided Tours
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of a new regional Stay-at-Home Order in response to increases in rates of new COVID-19 infections,.