Massachusetts coronavirus positive test rate hits new low of 1.2% The state’s positive coronavirus test rate dropped to a new low as public health officials reported 431 new coronavirus cases on Friday and 13 more deaths. The seven-day rolling average for the positive test rate has now ticked down to 1.2% from 1.3% earlier in … Continued
Holyoke has returned to the Yellow, Moderate Risk category that we previously occupied before last week. The following is a statement from Sean Gonsalves, Director of the Board of Health: “As I have stated in some communications and to multiple news organizations, I do not feel like concern levels about COVID should fluctuate week to … Continued
State mandates flu vaccinations for Massachusetts students Flu vaccinations will be required for all students 6 months or older who attend child care, pre-school, school and college in Massachusetts to reduce the possibility of a double whammy of respiratory illnesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, state health officials announced Wednesday. Read the full story here: … Continued
Massachusetts takes steps to redo virus-ravaged vets’ home Massachusetts has taken another step toward an expedited renovation project at a veterans’ care center that was the site of one of the nation’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks at a long-term care facility. The state Office of Administration and Finance announced Monday that it had selected a company … Continued
New Mass. Guidelines for Youth, Adult Sports Went Into Effect Today These guidelines are categorized into three tiers of risk depending on the frequency of close contact involved: low, moderate and high risk. Low risk sports, which include tennis, swimming, golf and cross country, may engage in all levels of activity because they require almost … Continued
New Mass. Guidelines for Youth, Adult Sports Go Into Effect Monday These guidelines are categorized into three tiers of risk depending on the frequency of close contact involved: low, moderate and high risk. Low risk sports, which include tennis, swimming, golf and cross country, may engage in all levels of activity because they require almost … Continued
State COVID-19 tracking map adds 2 Western Massachusetts communities, Granby and Holyoke, to ‘extremely high risk’ category Two Western Massachusetts communities were put into an “extremely high-risk” category on a map the state released this week tracking coronavirus cases and transmission rates across the commonwealth. The color-coded map, which was updated Wednesday, highlights community-by-community threat levels and … Continued
Free COVID Testing Available in Springfield and Agawam Extended Until Sept 12 The Commonwealth is launching a strategic testing program in communities across Massachusetts that have continued to see a higher number of residents testing positive for COVID-19. Springfield and Agawam are two of those communities. Get the full information here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread Citing COVID-19 clusters, compliance … Continued
Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely. Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen … Continued
Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely. Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen … Continued
