COVID-19 Update: Governor Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In-Person Operation

On March 23, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely.

Due to evolving spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, Governor Baker has directed the Department of Public Health to issue a stay at home advisory outlining self-isolation and social distancing protocols. Residents are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel and other unnecessary activities during this two-week time period. Residents over 70 years of age or with underlying health conditions, who are considered at high risk when exposed to COVID-19, should limit social interactions with other people as much as possible.

[kevinmartin]

Please publish the Q & A with the reporters, not just the address. That is the greatest service you can do to preserve freedom, justice and truth on so many levels.

[JohnSmith-myjq]

What a crock. Drive around and it's clear as day every business is just about open.

[TheRevoLution_MA]

Sir, shutdown All kind of transportation, Airports, Train, Bus stations and Taxis, Italy didn't do that early, and they regretted it, now italy death toll is Number 1, we don't wanna this thing happen to us . DO IT BEFORE TOO LATE, THIS IS OUR LIVES NOT URS .

[nokomarie]

Liquor stores open! The world is saved!

[tjdoucette]

Whaa whaa Like Obama's line in the sand, means nothing.