Face Covering Requirements
Effective May 6th, 2021, the City of Northampton Board of Health COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for Wearing of Face Masks or Other Faces Coverings in Public Places in the City of Northampton will be rescinded. Face covering requirements will reflect those of the Commonwealth. These requirements and exemptions are as follows.
Face coverings will continue to be required at all times in the following situations and settings:
- Inside or waiting in line outside of grocery stores, retail stores, pharmacies, and restaurants
- Providing or using the services of any public or shared transportation, including taxis, ride shares (Uber, Lyft, etc), bus, train, plane
- Public streets and ways where physical distancing of at least 6 feet cannot be maintained
- Any location, including hotels, event venues, and private clubs, that hosts indoor or outdoor events or performances
Face coverings are optional in the following situations and settings:
- Outdoors where at least 6 feet of distance from other people can be continuously maintained. This includes public parks, bike paths, walkways, and other outdoor settings where physical distancing is easily maintained. This does not include venues, hotels, and other businesses that host indoor or outdoor events.
- When communicating with someone who has a hearing impairment or other disability
- In specific circumstances, such as when eating or drinking in restaurants, receiving dental care, or participating in water sports and swimming
- In private outdoor and indoor settings, in small groups with members of the same household or non-household members
All Northampton COVID-19 Orders
- AMENDED: COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for all Farmers’ Markets in Northampton - April 1, 2021 (PDF)
- Northampton Board of Health Issues Amended Order Maintaining Limits on Performance Venues, Event Venues and Gatherings - April 1, 2021 (PDF)
- Northampton Health Department Lifts Sports Restrictions - February 28, 2021 (PDF)
- AMENDED FACE MASK ORDER - April 16, 2021 (PDF)
- AMENDED - COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for Wearing Masks or Other Face Coverings in Businesses Providing Essential Services in the City of Northampton - May 11, 2020 (PDF)
- COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for Wearing Masks or Other Face Coverings in Businesses Providing Essential Services in the City of Northampton - April 14, 2020 (PDF)
- Order Regulating Grocery Stores, Supermarkets, and Convenience Stores - April 7, 2020 (PDF)
- Order Prohibiting Self Service of Food and Beverages - March 28, 2020 (PDF)
- THIS ORDER HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXCLUDE HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS - Emergency Order Regarding Operation of Certain Businesses in the City of Northampton - March 23, 2020 (PDF)
