Mask and Face Covering Order
The Baker-Polito Administration has ordered all residents over the age of two to use a face covering or mask in public places where maintaining proper social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are not
possible. This statewide order goes into effect on May 6th.
This order applies to all workers and customers of essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail stores. Residents are also required to wear a mask or face covering at all times on public transportation.
A face covering may include anything that covers the nose and mouth, including a mask, scarf, or bandana. Health care masks (such as surgical or N-95 masks) should not be used and should be preserved for health care workers and first responders. Cloth masks should not be worn by young children under the age of two, persons with difficulty breathing, or those who are unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.