On November 2, 2020, in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued several new measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19 across the state. The measures go into effect at 12:01am on Friday November 6, 2020.

Key provisions include the following:

• A stay at home advisory from 10pm until 5am except for necessary activities (primarily work and school).
• Many businesses must close by 9:30pm. Restaurants must stop table service at 9:30pm, but can continue with takeout orders.
• Indoor gatherings are now limited to 10 people.
• Outdoor gatherings are now limited to 25 people.
• Masks are required in public locations (including businesses open to the public) for those over age 5, even if able to maintain 6 feet of distance. Covered locations include public ways (when not in a personal vehicle) and on public transit.

To read the issued orders by topic, we have flagged several pages below:

• Stay at Home Advisory at https://www.mass.gov/news/stay-at-home-advisory

• Order 53 (Businesses) at https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-53/download

• Order 54 (Gatherings) at https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-54/download

• Order 55 (Masking) at https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-55/download

Foley Hoag has formed a firm-wide, multi-disciplinary task force dedicated to client matters related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For more guidance on your COVID-19 issues, visit our Resource Page or contact your Foley Hoag attorney.