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Earlier today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. For a complete list of COVID-19 Essential Services, click here (see page 9). Prior to the Governor issuing this order, we received a call from his office informing us that the lodging industry hotel workers are on the essential list and giving us clarification. This means if you are continuing to operate, your staffing, based on business demand, is considered essential. We are in constant contact with the state leadership and will keep you posted on any new developments.