Massachusetts Reopens, But Too Early? Many coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday in Massachusetts by Gov. Charlie Baker due to falling COVID cases and hospitalizations, but many experts feel the move is too hasty and could lead to a resurgence in the virus. March 3, 2021, 8am PST | Irvin Dawid Share Indoor dining capacity limits were lifted on March 1 as the Bay State advanced in its coronavirus reopening plan. "With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Baker-Polito Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy," states their announcement on Feb. 25.