SOMERVILLE, Mass. — The City of Somerville will ease restricts and move into a modified Phase 4, Step 1 of the state’s reopening plan on May 7.
The new guidelines include:
- Movie theaters and bingo halls, previously closed, can not operate at up to 50 percent capacity.
- Event capacity limits at venues or public spaces increase to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors
- Singing while masked and woodwind/brass instrument performances will be allowed outdoors while following modified social distance guidelines
- Restaurants and bars or breweries can partner to offer outdoor dining with alcoholic beverages
The city says the new guidance is a result of an increase in vaccinations and a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
“We are making real progress in Massachusetts on reducing COVID-19 cases, and to keep that momentum going as reopening progresses, I strongly urge everyone to keep up the good work,” said Director of Health and Human Services Doug Kress. “If we all get the vaccine, wear our facemasks, keep our distance in public, stay home and get tested when feeling ill, and wash our hands frequently, we can keep one another safer as we work to drive down COVID-19 cases and strive for a great summer.”
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