by Marcia Testa | Aug 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
On August 27,2020 the cumulative total of percent negative tests out of the 20,847 valid tests conducted since July 27, 2020 for students at Boston University was 99.84%. This means that that a mere 0.16% tested positive. This forms a good basis upon which to track...
by Marcia Testa | Aug 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
The August 14, 2020, Friday 9:00AM DPH call with local public health heard from officials regarding updates on a number of COVID-19 guidance’s including travel exceptions, flu clinics, the preparedness management software PrepMod,, school reopenings, workforce...
by Marcia Testa | Aug 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) continues to provide new information and updates on Fall 2020 School Reopening. This August 3, 2020 edition of Fall Reopening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) includes some new questions/answers, as well as...
by Marcia Testa | Aug 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to...
by Marcia Testa | Aug 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease, Uncategorized
The Video Recording and all supporting materials for the Webinar given on July 14, 2020, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT has been posted. Please join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a webinar releasing a new report that highlights...