“Because the Commonwealth of Massachusetts remains in its emergency posture due to COVID-19 response, Military Honors during burial are un-available to those veterans who pass during this public health crisis. As such, Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at the Massachusetts Soldiers’ Home … Continued
It is believed that we are entering the “surge” in Massachusetts, which means that the number of new cases is increasing quickly. The danger of a surge greatly lies in the potential that the number of sick patients in need of critical care will surpass hospital capacity. This is why emergency field hospitals have been, … Continued
Today Governor Baker urged all residents to participate in the new contact tracing efforts. Contact tracing is the strategy of isolating anyone who has come in contact with a person who has tested positive. The steps of contact tracing involve self-isolating if you are aware of contact with someone who has received a positive test, … Continued
Massachusetts is now reporting data by City for those municipalities in which it will not violate HIPPA confidentiality. The Boston Globe has visual breakdowns of the data here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/10/nation/latest-coronavirus-numbers-massachusetts/ Mass reports by town and by hospital are attached. The Baker-Polito Administration today outlined ongoing steps to support long-term care facilities, including $130 million in new … Continued
Massachusetts is now offering expanded data, updated at 4pm each day, on the following topics: • Testing • Hospital Capacity and Bed Occupancy • PPE Distribution Reports The COVID-19 Public Resources Map shows the location of resources available to the public during COVID-19 pandemic, such as food banks, houses of worship and Project Bread site … Continued
A Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (M-ERT) has been created in MA. The M-ERT is a coordinated response by the Baker-Polito Administration and leading academic and industry stakeholders to support the Commonwealth’s manufacturers in their efforts to produce much-needed supplies for front-line workers and the health care system.The M-ERT is being launched alongside $10.6 million in … Continued
The Battelle N95 mask decontamination site, the fourth in the US, is being hosted by Partners HealthCare and will operate out of Somerville. The decontamination service will be offered free to health care facilities in MA and can decontaminate 80,000 masks a day. A Spanish-Language Unemployment Application is now available at mass.gov/desempleo. In the … Continued
The Massachusetts Text Alert system for Covid-19 can now be accessed in Spanish. Text COVIDMAESP to 888-777 for Spanish alerts. The Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an order designed to expand COVID-19 demographic reporting data, including race and ethnicity, to address disparities in the virus’ impact and support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response efforts. The Baker-Polito … Continued
Today Massachusetts released enhanced support for testing at nursing homes. The program allows for safe, onsite sample collection by either medical personnel at the facility or trained personnel from the Massachusetts National Guard. Friday is the final day that The Holyoke Police Department will be conducting a community wide collection of personal hygiene items and … Continued
Today Governor Baker announced that the new testing site at the Eastern State Fairground will open April 9th. He also announced new civil protections in place for health care workers on the frontlines of Covid-19 care. Massachusetts has implemented new restrictions on grocery stores including the following: Each Grocery store shall limit occupancy to 40 … Continued
