Massachusetts to Lift All COVID-19 Industry Restrictions May 29
Massachusetts is ending all remaining COVID-19 industry restrictions effective May 29, completing the Commonwealth’s reopening plan in time for Memorial Day weekend.
In a press conference today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that all industry COVID restrictions and capacity limits will be lifted on that date, as well as the Commonwealth’s face covering order also being rescinded May 29.
Baker pointed out that the restrictions were able to be lifted because Massachusetts is on pace to reach its goal of 4.1 million people vaccinated against the coronavirus in early June.
“Today, Massachusetts leads the nation in vaccinations,” Baker said. “We have over 3.2 million people fully vaccinated, and four million – nearly 75 percent of all adults – have had at least one dose of the vaccine. Virtually all of our residents who get the first dose return for the second, which is why we’re confident that goal of 4.1 million will be achieved in early June.”