The Baker-Polito Administration’s comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.
Sector-Specific Protocols & Best Practices
Mandatory safety standards and recommended best practices for sectors that are eligible to open in Phase 1. Additional sector guidance for future phases will be issued at a later date. Businesses operating to provide Essential Services, as defined in the Governor's March 23, 2020 Executive Order, updated on March 31, April 28 and May 15, may remain open and have until May 25, 2020 to comply with their industry’s sector-specific protocols (if applicable).
- Restaurants Safety Standards & Checklist - permitted to reopen in Phase 2
- Operators of Lodgings Safety Standards & Checklist - permitted to reopen in Phase 2
- Construction - permitted to reopen on May 18th, 2020
- Manufacturing - permitted to reopen on May 18th, 2020
- Office Spaces - permitted to reopen on May 25th, 2020 (Boston: June 1st, 2020)
- Laboratories - permitted to reopen on May 25th, 2020
- Hair Salons & Barber Shops - permitted to reopen on May 25th, 2020
- Car Washes - permitted to reopen on May 25th, 2020
- Pet Grooming - permitted to reopen on May 25th, 2020
Additional Guidance
Additional guidelines for activities that are eligible to resume in Phase 1.
- Places of Worship - permitted to reopen on May 18th, 2020
- Outdoor Recreation - guidance from the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs regarding recreation, including beaches, parks, mountain biking, recreational boating & more
- Health & Human Services - guidance for reopening health & human services in Massachusetts
General Business Guidance & Requirements
Information to help businesses meet the self-certification requirement to reopen. ALL BUSINESSES MUST MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE REOPENING. Businesses operating to provide Essential Services, as defined in the Governor's March 23, 2020 Executive Order, updated on March 31, April 28 and May 15, may remain open and have until May 25, 2020 to comply with these mandatory safety standards.
- COVID-19 Control Plan Template – Template that satisfies the MANDATORY written control plan requirement for self-certification
- Compliance Attestation Poster – Poster that customer facing businesses are REQUIRED to print, sign, and post in an area within the business premises that is visible to workers and visitors
- Employer Poster and Worker poster – Posters that businesses MUST print and display within the business premises to describe the rules for maintaining social distancing, hygiene protocols, and cleaning and disinfecting
- Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces – these new standards will apply universally to all workplaces that are open in phase 1, and are designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to employees and customers
- Phased Approach and Reopening Summary Plan – use this resource to determine which phase your organization falls within
- Purchasing Hygienic or Protective Supplies for the Workplace – these resources are provided to help inform employers and employees about supplies needed to return to workplaces, and connect businesses with manufacturers and distributors