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...
Apr 23, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Updates, Emergency Orders, and Guidance: CRISIS STANDARDS OF CARE: On April 20, the Department of Public Health issued clarified guidance and an emergency order regarding crisis standards of care (CSC): ORDER | GUIDANCE EMERGENCY CHILDCARE PROGRAMS: On April 16,...
Apr 21, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Get information from trusted sources. Visit https://www.mass.gov/covid19 for the latest news, case counts, and lab testing results. Call 2‐1‐1 with questions. Text the keyword COVIDMA to 888‐777 to receive notifications to your phone. To receive these notifications in...
Apr 21, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
In an effort to connect frontline workers with various supports such as free/discounted meals, guidance on accessing PPE and priority testing, emergency child care, and alternate housing options, the Attorney General’s Office developed the Frontline Workers Resource...
Apr 21, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
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...
Apr 21, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
The Administration released an enhanced, comprehensive and detailed COVID-19 data report, including trend data in a variety of areas. The new daily dashboard is 23 pages in length and includes information on cases rates, testing, and breakdowns by age, sex, race and...
Apr 21, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits can now apply online for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. The new federal PUA program provides up to 39...
Apr 15, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Employer Unemployment FAQ: COVID-19 Frequently-asked questions from employers, answered. In order to assist you and your employees, and in order to address the many drastic impacts the current COVID-19 emergency is having on Massachusetts employers and workers, DUA...
Apr 10, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Implementation of federal unemployment benefits in the CARES Act, the federal based COVID-19 relief package. This federal program, enacted on March 27, 2020, will be administered by states. Today’s announcement reflects the first set of partial guidance that...
Apr 10, 2020 | Public Safety, State of Massachusetts
The expansion of SafeLink, the Commonwealth’s statewide, 24/7, toll-free and confidential domestic violence hotline now includes resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. Previously, SafeLink served as a hotline to specifically connect domestic violence...
Apr 10, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Governor Baker issued three emergency orders to further support the Commonwealth’s health care workforce and expand its capacity, as well as ensure access to in-patient services for COVID-19 patients. These orders include: Ensuring access to in-patient services: This...
Apr 8, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
GUIDANCE FOR GROCERY STORES AND LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH ON THE MARCH 25, 2020 ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER REGARDING GROCERY STORES ISSUED APRIL 7, 2020 On March 25, 2020, the Commissioner of Public Health, issued an order relevant to grocery stores to provide...
Apr 2, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker today issued an emergency order requiring all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to close effective 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2020 to reduce large concentrations of people at...
Apr 2, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Vehicle Registrations All passenger plate registrations that have expired in March or will be expiring in April have been extended for 60 days. Registrations that expired in March have been extended until May 31st and registrations that expire in April have been...
Apr 2, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Get the latest updates on the COVID-19 response in Massachusetts. Stay informed: mass.gov/covid19 Ask questions: call 2-1-1 Get alerts: text COVIDMA to 888-777 Watch updates: YouTube.com/massgovernor
Apr 1, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
GUIDANCE IMPLEMENTING THE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR EXTENDING THE CLOSING OF CERTAIN WORKPLACES AND THE PROHIBITION ON GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE ISSUED MARCH 31, 2020 This guidance implements the terms of COVID-19 Order No. 13, updated as of March 31, 2020,...
Mar 31, 2020 | State of Massachusetts
Administration Updates Non-Essential Business Categories March 31, 2020 -The Baker-Polito Administration announced several updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak including extending the non-essential business emergency order and guidance for Executive Branch...
