Massachusetts Governor: Non-Essential Businesses Need to Close, Residents Should Stay at Home

Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George speaks to volunteer mask makers, walking them through the steps to complete mask, at Stitch House in Dorchester, Massachusetts on March 22, 2020. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

Massachusetts is mandating the closure of all non-essential businesses but is not issuing a “stay at home” order, Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday.

The new order, which goes into effect on Tuesday at noon, requires non-essential businesses to close their workplaces and facilities to all workers and customers through April 7.