Many members of a Board of Health or other position that assumes responsibility for local public health (e.g., Health Commissioner) often ask “When making discretionary public health decisions in the line of duty, do I have any liability coverage offered by the...
Several weeks ago, Governor Baker instituted new recommendations to control the spread of COVID-19. He continues to encourage keeping businesses open and schools operating in-person. Keeping businesses and schools open have a clear scientific basis. In addition,...
This is a reminder that all children 6 months of age or older who attend Massachusetts childcare, pre-school, K-12, and colleges and universities must receive the flu vaccine on or before December 31, 2020. This includes: • K-12 students participating in remote...
Many towns throughout Massachusetts are producing local town COVID-19 metrics dashboards. Today, we are highlighting the metrics dashboard of Wellesley, MA. This dashboard distinguishes itself because of its Wellesley Public School (WPS) metrics statistics displayed...
Recently, health care organizations have been considering "pooled" SARS CoV 2 diagnostic and screening testing for their workforce and patients. In addition, with more and more work-and-school-related reopening's, universities, colleges, K-12 schools, large...
The number of issues that have been arising regarding educational delivery formats (in-person, remote, and hybrid (both in-person and remote) and school organized activities for K-12 children in Massachusetts continues to grow. In addition to the Department of Public...
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