Massachusetts State Wide Rollback

Mike Collette • December 8, 2020

I want to breakdown the COVID Update from Governor Baker today (Tuesday 12/8/20).

At 1 pm, Governor Baker had a press conference to announce a STATEWIDE rollback to Phase 3, Step 1. 

First off, what does this mean for us at Prototype Training Systems (CrossFit Prototype) and other gyms?

  • Capacity for Gyms indoors goes back from 50% capacity to 40% capacity.
    • Prototype has been operating at 25% capacity , so no change.

 

  • Masks at Gyms are required to be worn AT ALL TIMES.
    • Despite a controversial decision, we have been doing this for the last 2 months, so no change for us.

As always we will continue to do our part and follow the guidelines set forth by the State of Massachusetts.

For an overall review of the Statewide Rollback please review below (taken directly from mass.gov)

Statewide Rollback to Phase 3, Step 1

 

The measures outlined below with go into effect at  12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 13 . The entire Commonwealth will move to Phase 3, Step 1 of the Reopening Plan. In addition, the following updates to capacity limits will go into effect:

  • Outdoor gatherings at event venues and public spaces to 50 people
  • Outdoor Theaters and Performance Venues to 25% and no more than 50 people
  • Close Indoor Theaters and Performance Venues and a few smaller indoor recreation businesses like roller rinks and trampoline parks
  • Reduce capacity from 50% to 40% for several industry sectors noted below:
  • Arcades/Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Businesses
  • Driving and Flight Schools
  • Gyms/Health Clubs
  • Libraries
  • Museums
  • Retail
  • Offices
  • Places of Worship
  • Lodging (common areas)
  • Golf
  • Movie theaters (no more than 50 people per theater)

 

Restaurants and Event Venues Protocols Updates

The following updates will be made to restaurant and event venue protocols with regard to face coverings, seating, and performances

  • Wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking
  • Seat no more than six per table and encourage customers to only dine with the same household
  • Put a 90-minute time limit on tables
  • Prohibit all musical performances at restaurants
  • Close food court seating

 

Workplaces and Fitness Centers Protocols Updates

The following updates will be made to the Office Spaces and Fitness Centers protocols with regard to face coverings

  • Require mask-wearing in offices when not in your own workspace and alone
  • Require mask-wearing at all times in gyms
  • Encourage teleworking

 

All updates to sector-specific guidance can be found on www.mass.gov/reopening  later this week.

 

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