Massachusetts Rolls back to Phase III, Step I
Effective December 13, all cities and towns in Massachusetts will revert to Phase 3, Step 1 of the Re-Opening Plan. View the Rollback Order here
Category: BOH News
Testing Site Improvements
Dear Community Members, I am happy to announce that there will be increased staffing and a few changes in operations at the Stop the Spread test sites in Holyoke. Beginning this week, staffing at both test sites will be increased. The staff at the drive-through site has been doubled in order to lower wait times … Continued
HCC Testing Site Closed Nov. 17 & Nov. 26
The HCC Covid-19 Testing Site will be closed on November 17 & November 26.
New Metrics – 11/13
Hello All, It has been a couple of weeks since my last email and there have been some significant developments as it pertains to the COVID-19 virus and the Government. Some good news and some bad news, much like the topics in this email. Notices have gone out in the community about a Serology Study … Continued
Holyoke COVID-19 Antibody Study / Estudio de anticuerpos contra la COVID-19 de Holyoke
Holyoke COVID-19 Antibody Study Holyoke Residents! The Holyoke Board of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital are conducting a research study to determine how COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has spread in our community through antibody testing and surveying selected households. To learn more, go to the Holyoke Board of Health’s website or MGH … Continued
Halloween Safety
It is important this Halloween to keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe from COVID-19. Below are some ways to get in the spirit of Halloween with safety and health in mind. Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate … Continued