by Marcia Testa | Dec 11, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease, Uncategorized
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...
by Marcia Testa | Nov 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
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,...
by Marcia Testa | Nov 18, 2020 | Infectious Disease, Influenza
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...
by Marcia Testa | Nov 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
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...
by Marcia Testa | Oct 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
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...
by Marcia Testa | Oct 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
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...
