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On Jan. 25, Gov. Baker said that people aged 75 and over will be eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine starting Feb. 1, with signups beginning Jan. 27, and that there are to be 165 vaccination sites statewide by mid-February.
On Jan. 21, Gov. Baker announced he lifting a stay-at-home advisory and early business closings. More on Patch
25% capacity limits and gathering limits extend to Feb. 8.
Effective 5 a.m. Jan. 25, early closing for certain businesses, stay at home order lifts.
As positive case rates and hospitalizations have stabilized from the second surge, Baker announced adjustments to the state s reopening plan. Effective 5 a.m. Jan. 25, the order requiring stay at home advisory announced in November will be lifted. However, the 25-percent capacity limit adopted Dec. 16 will be in effect for another 2 weeks, until at least Feb. 8. Highlights of this order continue to be: - Most industries will be subject to a 2-percent capacity limit - Gathering limit will be 10 persons
Arlington joins regional effort to curb the spread of Covid-19
New guidance for gyms, fitness centers, bars and movie theaters starts Dec. 16.Town officials continue to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, daily and coordinate regionally to make the best decisions for the safety of all our residents.
Pointing to the town s public Covid-19 dashboard, a town notice says Arlington case counts have grown at an alarming rate the past two months, with 66 cases in October, 181 cases in November, and 169 cases as of Dec. 13. The City of Boston also reports that the percentage of occupied adult non-surge ICU beds at Boston hospitals is at 90 percent as of Dec. 10. Because of this increase, with more expected, the Town of Arlington joins the City of Boston and issues new guidance to help curb the spread of Covid-19. The state s reopening plan was developed with consideration to urban and suburban areas, said Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine in a Dec. 14 email. We would prefe