Massachusetts reopening

With more and more Massachusetts communities implementing mask mandates, Gov. Charlie Baker was asked Thursday if he’s thinking about any further statewide requirements. His answer remained mostly the same as it has for the past several weeks — he’s leaving that up to the local communities. “I think communities are doing exactly what we hoped and anticipated they would...

As Massachusetts continues to emerge from the pandemic, the city of Boston is sure to attract more tourists this summer. But what travel guidance still remains in effect, and what else do you need to know if you’re visiting the city? Boston has fully reopened as of May 29, in alignment with the state’s reopening plan. This means all...

Everything can now open at 100-percent capacity. There’s no more time limits on tables, the partitions are down, and you don’t have to wear a mask to walk around anymore if you’re fully vaccinated.

It was a full house Monday night at Tessie’s Bar and Kitchen in Walpole, Massachusetts, for the Boston Bruins game, as coronavirus restrictions are now lifted statewide. “It’s honestly amazing, going from over a year of wearing masks everyday, not having a bar open, having everyone at tables, a 6 foot distance, going from takeout to this, it’s been...

In tonight’s Daily Debrief, Gov. Charlie Baker declares COVID-19 “pretty much over” as businesses return to full capacity and masks are no longer required in most settings. Offshore, a massive shark gave some boaters the thrill of oa lifetime off the coast of Cape Cod.

Gov. Charlie Baker provides an update on Massachusetts reopening on Saturday.

All COVID-19 restrictions in Massachusetts, including the mask mandate, will be lifted Saturday — just in time for Memorial Day weekend — as state enters what officials call a “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This means, effective at midnight, all businesses will be able to reopen without restrictions and the face covering order will be replaced by the CDC’s…

TD Garden should be a whole lot louder in a few days’ time, as the Celtics and Bruins are set to play in front of “near full capacity” very soon.

The path for laid-off workers to return to jobs and for employers to fill open positions will be “a little bumpy” as Massachusetts transitions out of the public health emergency, Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday. Employers added 5,100 positions in April, but the pace of gains slowed and total employment remains more than 260,000 jobs below where it was pre-pandemic,…

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that Massachusetts would soon be lifting all its coronavirus restrictions, including the mask mandate for fully vaccinated people.

Massachusetts will reopen in time for Memorial Day Weekend — that’s when Gov. Charlie Baker announced that COVID restrictions will be lifted May 29, including the mask mandate, though with some exceptions.

With state mask mandate ending, employers’ plans are all over the map

All businesses will be able to reopen without restrictions and the face covering order will be replaced by the CDC’s new guidance.

Gov. Charlie Baker announces that all Massachusetts COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing masks, will be lifted on May 29. He also announced that the state of emergency will be lifted June 15.

All COVID-19 restrictions in Massachusetts, including the state’s mask mandate, will lift on May 29, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday. “We said since Day 1 that we’ll get through this together, because the people in Massachusetts are strong, kind and willing to sacrifice to help their neighbor,” Baker said Monday. “Today — more than ever — we know that’s the…

Coolidge Corner Theatre and Time Out Market Boston are reopening after months closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

For now, there won’t be any change to the Massachusetts mask order after federal mask rules were eased indoors and outdoors for people who are fully vaccinated.

From stadiums and nightclubs to social distancing and gathering limits, here’s what you need about Massachusetts’ reopening timeline.

Massachusetts businesses can fully reopen without restrictions on Aug. 1, but some in the tourism industry say that’s too late in the summer to bounce back.

Massachusetts moves to Phase 4, Step 1 of the reopening plan Monday as relaxed travel restrictions take effect.