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- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory. This advisory is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Masks are still mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems.
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Mask guidance for Massachusetts residents. Wearing a mask provides protection against COVID and other viruses, especially when indoors or in crowded spaces. Consider wearing a mask especially if you have a weakened immune system, if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if ...
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The Department of Public Health released an updated mask advisory Tuesday, recommending that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or face covering in indoor, public spaces. DPH particularly urges this recommendation for individuals who have a weakened immune system, or are at increased risk for severe disease because of ag...
Since May 29, 2021, masks have been required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at all times in the following locations, subject to the exemptions listed below: 1. On Public and Private Transportation, including on the MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, and airplanes, and while in rideshares (Uber and Lyft), taxis, and livery vehicl...
Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 500 members of the Massachusetts National Guard on Tuesday to address the non-clinical support needs of hospitals and transport systems. Up to 300 of these Guard members will begin training this week and will support 55 acute care hospitals, as well as 12 ambulance service providers across the Commonwealth. DPH su...
DPH released updated guidance to hospitals concerning nonessential, elective invasive procedures. To preserve health care personnel resources, effective 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27, all hospitals are directed to postpone or cancel all nonessential elective procedures likely to result in inpatient admission in order to maintain and increase inpatient capa...
- On public and private transportation, including on the MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, and airplanes, and while in rideshares (Uber and Lyft), taxis, and livery vehicles, as required by the CDC Jan.
- Healthcare facilities licensed or operated by the Commonwealth and healthcare practice locations of any provider licensed by a professional board which sits within the Department of Public Health or the Division of Professional Licensure.
- Congregate care facilities or programs operated, licensed, certified, regulated, authorized, or funded by the Commonwealth. These settings include the common areas of assisted living residences, group homes, residential treatment programs, and facilities operated, licensed, certified, regulated, authorized, or funded by the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Youth Services, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Veterans’ Services, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.
- Emergency shelter programs, including individual and family homeless shelters, domestic violence and sexual assault shelters, veterans’ shelters, and shelters funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Feb 27, 2022 · Under the CDC’s new masking guidelines, most Massachusetts residents don’t need to wear masks. Counties are still classified as having low, medium, or high COVID-19 levels, but the...
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Mar 26, 2024 · At the mild/moderate level, Mass General Brigham employees are no longer required to wear a facility-issued mask during direct interactions in clinical locations with patients. We are also no longer strongly recommending that patients and visitors do the same in these situations.
Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask when you have to be around them. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.
Jan 4, 2024 · Patients and visitors must also wear a mask in all areas if they have respiratory illness symptoms. The Massachusetts Senate is slated to vote on a bill today aimed at making it easier for...
