Politics & Government
Boston Rolls Back Coronavirus Rules, Closing Gyms, Museums And More
Mayor Walsh said the positivity rate in Boston for the week ending December 6 was 7.2%.
BOSTON (CBS) – Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Monday that the city is moving back to a modified Phase 2, Step 2 in its reopening plan in order to slow surging COVID cases in the city. As a result, a number of businesses will be forced to close for at least three weeks.
The city’s order goes into effect on Wednesday. In three weeks, the city will reevaluate metrics. Business owners are urged to visit the City of Boston website to see how the order impacts them.
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Museum, movie theaters, aquariums, and indoor event spaces will temporary be closed. In-person fitness centers, health clubs, and gyms must close for general use, though one-on-one personal training can continue. Indoor bowling alleys, driving ranges, batting cages, and rock climbing gyms must close.
Retail stores, hair salons, and indoor dining can remain open with restrictions, but bar seating will not be allowed.
