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Ex. MET-BOS-016 Order Confirmed from a secondary source

City of Boston announcement extending the modified Phase 2 Step 2 restrictions for at least three more weeks

Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of reopening plan extended in Boston (boston.gov, January 5, 2021)

Mayor Martin J. Walsh (announcing continuation of the BPHC order of Dec. 14, 2020) · City of Boston, Massachusetts (City)

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Jurisdiction
City of Boston, Massachusetts · Boston · Massachusetts
Level
City
Authority
BPHC Order Establishing Supplemental COVID-19 Restrictions (Ex. 010)
Issued
2021-01-05 Jan. 5, 2021
Effective
2021-01-05
End
At least Jan. 27, 2021; Boston moved to modified Phase 3 Step 2 on Mar. 1, 2021 (Ex. 017) (read as 2021-01-27)
In force
Jan. 5, 2021 to Jan. 27, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q1
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and bars
Addressees
  • Boston businesses and residents
Functions reached
  • FC
  • PE
  • AM
  • MC
  • TV
  • DR
  • GATH
Collection
Boston MET-BOS

Operative words

the City of Boston will remain in a modified Phase Two, Step Two of the Reopening Massachusetts plan for at least three more weeks.... gathering limits remain at 10 people for indoor settings and 25 people for outdoor settings for both private and public spaces.... The following industries in the City of Boston are required to remain closed for at least three weeks (January 27, 2021): Indoor fitness centers and health clubs... Movie theaters; Museums; Aquariums; Indoor recreational and athletic facilities... Sightseeing and other organized tours...; Indoor historical spaces & sites; Indoor event spaces... Indoor dining in restaurants may remain in operation with restricted bar seating. The 90 minute limit on seatings... will be strictly enforced.

Enforcement

See Ex. 010

Notes

Cites positivity 8.8 percent for the week ending Dec. 30, 2020 and 93 percent adult non-surge ICU occupancy as of Jan. 3, 2021.

Retrieval note

City's own release rendered from the raw Wayback capture.