Sep 18, 2020 | Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and it can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. seasonal flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths. Getting an annual...
Aug 7, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
DPH has posted a COVID Safe Practices Concern Form for individuals who wish to report concerns about non- compliance with the Commonwealth’s travel advisory quarantine, face covering, gathering, or other public health rules. DPH or a local board of health may follow...
Aug 5, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, State of Massachusetts
Effective 8/7, Rhode Island has been removed from the Department of Public Health’s lower risk state list for MA’s new travel order due to increases in both RI’s positive test rate and cases per 100,000. All travelers arriving in MA from RI must fill out a form,...
Jul 30, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
All travelers entering Massachusetts—both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home—must comply with a new travel order. This includes students returning to campuses for the fall semester. The new travel order requires all visitors and...
Jul 28, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT REGARDING PUA: The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has revised the fact-finding instructions to make the identity verification process easier for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Some claimants who have...
Jul 27, 2020 | State of Massachusetts, Transportation
All Visitors And Returning Residents Must Comply, $500 Fine Per Day for Non-Compliance The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler. Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including...
Jul 24, 2020 | Food & Shelter, State of Massachusetts
The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) provides matching benefits for SNAP households who purchase locally grown produce from participating Massachusetts vendors. HIP vendors include farm stands, farmers markets, mobile markets, and CSA farm share programs. Learn more...
Jul 9, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Under the updated gatherings order, indoor gatherings are limited to eight people per 1,000 square feet, but should not exceed 25 people in a single enclosed, indoor space. Outdoor gatherings in enclosed spaces are limited to 25 percent of the facility’s maximum...
Jul 9, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The following businesses will be eligible to reopen in Step One of Phase III, subject to industry-specific rules concerning capacity and operations: Movie theaters and outdoor performance venues; Museums, cultural and historical sites; Fitness centers and health...
Jul 1, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration announced new COVID-19 public health guidelines on travel and transportation. Effective Wednesday, July 1, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts, including residents returning home, are instructed to self-quarantine for 14-days. This...
Jun 22, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
License/Permits that expire between March and August have been extended. A summary of newly announced extensions are included in the chart that be found on the RMV website at ow.ly/ueqL50zLZoR
Jun 2, 2020 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts
Beginning June 3, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is easing family visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes and assisted living facilities to allow for scheduled outdoor visits. In addition, long-term care facilities should continue to use...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Governor Baker issued an Executive Order that provides a detailed list of businesses and activities that fall into Phases II, III, and IV of the Commonwealth’s Re-Opening Plan. The Order also permits all Phase II enterprises, including retail, to begin preparations to...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The following detailed commentary provides guidance for industries on the reopening plan as of June 1, 2020. Unless otherwise stated, businesses expected to be authorized to re-open in future phases will be subject to certain limitations and guidelines that will be...
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Childcare Provider Reopening Order (PDF 115.98 KB)
Jun 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
An executive order providing further detail about Phase 2, as we continue to plan for a safe and responsible reopening. The order permits Phase 2 businesses + activities to begin preparing for their eventual opening. Executive Order Preparing for Phase II Reopening...
May 18, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration’s comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19. TABLE OF CONTENTS Learn more about Reopening Massachusetts General...
May 11, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts economy will be reopened using a four-phase approach, based on public health guidance. TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Essential Businesses and Activities Overview The Massachusetts economy will be reopened using a four-phase approach, based on...
May 1, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration today issued an order requiring the use of masks or face coverings in public places where they cannot socially distance from others. The Administration also announced expanded community health center COVID-19 testing capacity at centers...
May 1, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Senator Julian Cyr · Representative Sarah K. Peake Representative Timothy R. Whelan · Representative William L. Crocker, Jr. Representative David T. Vieira · Representative Randy Hunt · Representative Dylan Fernandes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Pat Johnson...
Apr 30, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Feeling unwell? Check your symptoms Daily updates Call hotlines, get text updates, and more What you should do About COVID-19 Regulations & guidance Get help Help out Affected government services Call hotlines, get text updates, and more Sign up for text message...
Apr 28, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The latest information regarding COVID-19 unemployment claims including CARES Act information, step-by-step guides, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19
Apr 23, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Governor Baker has announced that departmental foster parents would receive additional payments of $100 per month for April, May, and June 2020. Governor Baker announced Friday that departmental foster parents would receive additional payments of $100 per month for...
Apr 23, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Trial Court has established a Help Line to provide general info about cases & navigation of the court system while it is closed to the public for all but emergency matters. The Help Line is staffed from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri, & can be reached at...
Apr 23, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Learn about the Community Tracing Collaborative and how to get involved. Learn about the Community Tracing Collaborative The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, along with Partners In Health, has created this program to reach out to contacts of confirmed positive COVID-19...
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