Mayor Walsh announces reduced hours for City Hall and other strict new measures to halt the spread of COVID-19
Boston residents are advised to immediately begin to wear cloth masks outside of their homes while also observing a 9 PM to 6 AM curfew.
On April 5, City Hall issued announcements and strict new guidelines related to the spread of COVID-19.
Effective immediately:
>Residents are advised to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose when in public.
>A curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day for nonessential workers, to support recommendations by the Boston Public Health department
>The closure of City parks with recreational sports areas.
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Effective Tuesday, April 7, the following restrictions will be in place for City-owned buildings:
>City Hall will only be open to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone entering City Hall, including employees, must complete a self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms. If you need to visit City Hall for essential services, you must make an appointment.
>Public access to 1010 Mass. Ave. will be limited to the Public Health Commission on the 2nd Floor. Residents must be accompanied when entering the building.
Read the latest updates at Boston.gov.
Mayor Walsh made no changes to his March 16 suspension of construction services.
