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Category: Covid-19 News

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/9

City playgrounds are now open to the public. Community Field Dog Park is now open. Spray pads and Community Field public restrooms remain closed but will reopen on Saturday, June 27. Bars will be moved from Phase 3 of Massachusetts Reopening to Phase 4, as regulations for safety and hygiene continue to be developed. The … Continued

New Guidelines for City Parks & Playgrounds

Guidelines for City Parks & Playgrounds   Massachusetts has entered Phase 2 of the Reopening Massachusetts Plan.  Municipalities can reopen certain outdoor recreational facilities. City playgrounds are now open to the public.  Community Field Dog Park is now open.   All Park Users are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear masks when … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/8

The first Step of Phase 2 has begun today in Massachusetts. Many included industries, such as childcare facilities, still have several steps that they need to take to adhere to the outlined safety guidelines. As of June 8, the following may open: Restaurants will be allowed to serve outdoor seating only. View the full sector-specific … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Weekend Report 6/6 & 6/7

Since mid-April, the 7-day average for the positive COVID-19 test rate is down 82 percent, the 3-day average of hospitalized patients is down 55 percent, and the number of hospitals in surge is down 76 percent. Consistent with this data, the Governor has declared that Phase 2: Cautious will begin Monday, June 8 in Massachusetts. … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/5

Governor Baker will announce the start date for Phase 2 on Saturday. Covid-19 Public Health Report for Mass (Updated Wednesdays): https://www.mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report-june-3-2020/download Holyoke has prepared guidance for local restaurants who wish to open outdoor seating as part of Phase 2: https://www.holyoke.org/governor-baker-to-announce-the-starting-date-of-phase-2-of-the-states-reopening-plan/ A congratulations to the team of volunteer mask makers who dedicated their efforts to the … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/4

Governor Baker will announce the start date for Phase 2 on Saturday. Covid-19 Public Health Report for Mass (Updated Wednesdays): https://www.mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report-june-3-2020/download Mass website featuring all Covid-19 testing sites: www.mass.gov/covid-testmap Massachusetts comprehensive daily “dashboard” illustrating the spread of this virus across regions and demographics: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-june-4-2020/download Testing has a turnaround time of 1 – 4 days and … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/3

Governor Baker will announce the start date for Phase 2 on Saturday. A new Covid-19 Public Health Report for Mass was released today. The Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report includes enhanced, more granular information to be updated on a weekly, or biweekly basis, including town-by-town case and testing information, cases and deaths in Long Term Care … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/2

Mass website featuring all Covid-19 testing sites: www.mass.gov/covid-testmap Massachusetts comprehensive daily “dashboard” illustrating the spread of this virus across regions and demographics: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-june-2-2020/download Testing has a turnaround time of 1 – 4 days and many cases are being clinically diagnosed (no testing or reporting involved). All are advised to behave as though they are carriers … Continued

Covid 19 Holyoke Daily Report 6/1

As of today, employees of businesses listed in Phase 2 will be permitted to enter their establishments to start preparing for their full opening. Preparations include but are not limited to completing a COVID-19 Control Plan, implementing sector-specific protocols, and complying with Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards. View an updated list of industries and their opening … Continued

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