Gov. Baker downgrades travel order ahead of Monday’s Phase 4 beginning
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The travel order for those coming into Massachusetts will be downgraded to a travel advisory as of Monday, eliminating the need for visitors to fill out a travel form, according to a Thursday announcement from the Gov. Charlie Baker administration.
The original travel order went into effect in July.
Travelers and returning residents will be encouraged to quarantine for 10 days if they have been out of the state for 24 hours or more, as well as to follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidance and regulations for travel.
The travel advisory will not apply to those with negative COVID-19 tests administered up to 72 hours before travel, workers who come into the state to perform critical infrastructure work, or travelers who are fully vaccinated.
The state is set to enter Step 1 of Phase 4 of the coronavirus reopening plan on Monday, a milestone after a calendar year of business closures and other regulations meant to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus.
Other changes on Monday include allowing, for the first time, the reopening of indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas and ballparks. Those venues will be limited to a 12% capacity.
Gathering limits in public settings will be increased to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors, although private backyard gatherings will still be limited to 25 attendees, and private indoor gatherings will remain limited to 10. Dance floors will be allowed at weddings, and summer camps may plan to operate for the coming season.\
Bars and nightclubs will remain closed.
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