List of “COVID-19 essential businesses” allowed to continue operating after Massachusetts Gov. Baker’s stay-at-home advisory

On Monday, March 23, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order declaring that all businesses that do not provide essential services, must close down to workers, customers, and the public as of noon today, Tuesday March 24th and not be able to reopen until April 7 at noon.

However, many state residents are unsure about what businesses and organizations to which this specifically applies.

Here is a list of what is considered essential:

• Animal vets
• Auto supplies stores
• Auto repair shops
• Convenience stores
• Farmers markets
• Farm stands
• Grocery stores
• Hardware and home improvement stores
• Home appliance stores
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Hotels
• Laundromats and laundry services
• Law enforcement, public safety agencies
• Medical marijuana facilities
• News media
• Pet stores
• Pharmacies
• Package stores
• Restaurants may offer takeout and delivery only

You can find out more detail here