Update as November 6th , 2020 - Revised order requiring masks in public places.
Governor Baker issued an Order effective November 6, 2020 requiring face masks or cloth face coverings in all public places, whether indoors or outdoors, even where they are able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others. Masks or face coverings are encouraged but not required for children between the ages of 2 and 5. Read the full DPH Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions .
The revised order still allows for an exception for residents who cannot wear a face-covering due to a medical or disabling condition, but it allows employers to require employees to provide proof of such a condition.
Update as of July 24th, 2020
Massachusetts Travel Order
Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keep transmission levels as low as possible. More information.
Update as of June 30th, 2020
Effective Wednesday, July 1, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts, including residents returning home, are instructed to self-quarantine for 14-days. This guidance does not apply to travelers from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New York or New Jersey. Additionally, workers designated by the federal government as essential critical infrastructure workers are also exempt from this directive.
Travelers who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 are instructed to not travel to Massachusetts.
All visitors and residents of Massachusetts are also reminded that the uses of masks or face coverings in public places where individuals cannot socially distance from others remains required.
Update as of May 1st, 2020
Governor Baker has issued an Order effective Wednesday, May 6 requiring face masks or cloth face coverings in public places where social distancing is not possible. This applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Exceptions include children under the age of 2 and those unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition. Read the full DPH Guidance and find more detailed information in Frequently Asked Questions - Face Covering .
Update as of March 17th, 2020
Governor Baker is mandating that all full-service restaurants transition to delivery and takeout. During this time, select restaurants at Boston Logan will be offering delivery service through At Your Gate. This convenient service delivers food directly to your gate and is available in Terminals A, B, C and E. Additionally, select full-service restaurants will be offering takeout and select food court and grab-and-go options remain open.
Updates as of March 10th
Governor Baker Declares State of Emergency to Support Commonwealth’s Response to Coronavirus
Updates as of March 9th
Governor Baker and state health officials discuss community preparedness with healthcare, infectious disease experts and front Line Leaders
MBTA announces additional increased sanitation schedule as part of state's preparedness planning for coronavirus