| Today, Governor Baker announced that he is lifting the 25% capacity restriction. Beginning Monday, February 8th at 5am, restaurants, gyms and retail stores will be able to increase their capacity to 40%.
· All businesses in the list below, currently limited to 25% capacity, will return to 40% capacity, as previously allowed (industry guidance effective in December 2020 will apply · Restaurants · Will now be limited to 40% of their seated capacity, but as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will not count toward the limit · 90-minute-time limit and a maximum of six people per table still remain · Arcades and Recreational Businesses · Driving and Flight Schools · Gyms/Health Clubs · Libraries · Museums · Retail · Offices · Places of Worship · Lodging (common areas) · Golf (indoor areas) · Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater) · Close Contact Personal Services · Will now be limited to 40% capacity, but as under the 25% capacity rule, employees will be not count toward the limit A limit of 5 people per 1000 sq. feet applies for smaller businesses without an available fire occupancy capacity · There continues to be no % capacity limits on manufacturing, construction, and laboratories—these sectors have never had capacity limits Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/temporary-capacity-and-gathering-limits |