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COVID-19 Command Center
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Situation Update
The Command Center Situation Report is published weekly. The
next report will be published on Thursday, 5/27/21.
On Monday, Governor Baker & Lt. Governor Polito announced that the
Commonwealth will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions effective May 29.
New guidance on face coverings issued. (See story below.)
In This Week's Report:
Latest Data: Public Health & Vaccine Data Update
• Week in Review: Key State Actions
o Baker Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions
o #JustAsk Mental Health Campaign for Young Adults Launched
o DPH, Emergency Management, and Disaster Recovery Updates
o Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers' Homes Update
o New Communication Resources
Helpful Links:
• COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts
• Reopening Massachusetts
• FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
• Public Messaging Resources for Municipalities & Businesses
• Mass.gov/findfoodhelp
• Unemployment & COVID-19
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
• COVID-19 Cost Eligibility and Tracking Guidance
658,441 Total Confirmed Cases (click
here for more information)
Situation in Numbers
Massachusetts
17,442 Deaths among confirmed
cases
22,539,180 tests for the virus
conducted to date by MA State
Public Health Laboratory, hospitals,
and commercial laboratories.
United States
Case numbers are updated daily.
Total Cases Reported to CDC:
32,855,010 Total Cases
584,975 Deaths
57 Jurisdictions Reporting Cases (50
states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam,
Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands,
American Samoa, and US V.I.)
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the FACTS
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Today at a Glance
Released on: May 20, 2024
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COVID-19 RESPONSE COMMAND CENTER
WEEKLY SITUATION REPORT
Weekly Public Health Report:
The Command Center released the Weekly Public Health Report on Thursday, 5/20. The report primarily
includes information related to cases and inspection data for Long Term Care Facilities. Data previously included
in the Weekly Report, including town -level data, contact tracing information (including active COVID cluster
information by Exposure Setting Type), are now presented in the Daily Interactive Dashboard.
Vaccine Update: For a more detailed weekly breakdown, visit the MA COVID-19 Vaccination Data webpage.
OSES SHIPPED
oses Shipped to MA Providers (MIIS)*
oses Shipped to Pharmacies and Directly
y the Federal Government - Including
PPP Providers [Tiberius)
rand Total Shipped to MA
5,489,595
5 20
5,520,015 5,520,015 5,520,015 5,639,715 5,640,115 5,642,785
2,841,855 2,845,365 2,851,215 2,856,555 2,888,905 2,985,845 3,061,785
8,331,450 8,365,380 8,371,230 8,376,570 8,528,620 8,625,960 8,704,570
OSES ADMINISTERED (MIIS)*
-t Moderna or Pfizer Doses Administered
of ' eo , le with at least one dose
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anssen (J&J) Doses Administered [MILS)
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3,892,504 3,918,540 3,940,329 3,951,103 3,966,363 3,991,753 4,014,056
2,904,744
2,944,161 2,970,268 2,984,809 3,009,571 3,054,947 3,093,788
229,901 231,123 231,898 232,487 233,589 235,125 236,520
7,027,149 7,093,824 7,142,495 7,168,399 7,209,523 7,281,825 7,34.4,364
3,134,645 3,175,284 3,202,166 3,217,296 3,243,16❑ 3,290,072 3,330,308
84.3% 84.8% 85.3% 85.6% 84.5% 84.4% 84.4%
*Data from the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIN are as of midnight the night before.
**Fully vaccinated people have 2 doses of Moderns or Pfizer vaccine or 1 dose of Janssen {J&J} vaccine
Week in Review: State Actions
Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of June
On Monday, the Baker -Polito Administration announced that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted
effective May 29.
The Commonwealth's face covering order will also be
rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public Health
has issued a new face covering advisory consistent with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated
guidance (see below). Face coverings will still be
mandatory for all individuals on public and private
transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi,
ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation
stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings
hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care
settings.
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to be lifted May 29.
Governor Charlie Baker will end the State of Emergency June 15.
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The Administration also announced updates that will be effective May 18 to revise face covering requirements
for youth and amateur sports and other guidance relating to childcare programs and K-12 schools. The
Administration will release updated guidance for summer camps effective May 29.
The Commonwealth leads the nation in vaccinating residents, with 75% of adults receiving at least one dose. To
date, over 4 million residents have received a first dose, with 3.2 million fully vaccinated.
New cases have dropped by 89% since January 8. COVID hospitalizations are down 88% since January 1 and the
positive test rate is down by 88% from peaking at 8.7% on January 1 to 1% today.
Effective May 29
Effective May 29, all industries will be permitted to open. With the exception of remaining face -covering
requirements for public and private transportation systems and facilities housing vulnerable populations, all
industry restrictions will be lifted, and capacity will increase to 100% for all industries. The gathering limit will be
rescinded.
All industries will be encouraged to follow CDC guidance for cleaning and hygiene protocols.
On May 18, 2020, the Administration published the reopening phases, which called for ending restrictions when
vaccines became widely available. Today, there are over 975 locations for Massachusetts residents to access
vaccines without delay.
Face Covering Guidance
In line with updated CDC face covering guidance, the Administration will rescind the current face covering order
and issue a new face covering advisory effective May 29.
Non -vaccinated individuals are advised to continue wearing face masks and to continue distancing in most
settings. The advisory will also recommend fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a face covering or
social distance indoors or outdoors except for in certain situations.
Face coverings will still be required for all individuals on public and private transportation (including rideshares,
livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), healthcare facilities and providers,
congregate care settings and health and rehabilitative day services.
Face coverings will also remain required indoors for staff and students of K-12 schools and early education
providers.
Link to mask guidance
Youth and Amateur Sports Face Covering Guidance
Effective May 18, the youth and amateur sports guidance will be updated to no longer require face coverings for
youth athletes 18 and under while playing outdoor sports. Effective May 29, all youth and amateur sports
restrictions will be lifted. Link to youth sports guidance
K-12, Early Education and Summer Camp Guidance
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Effective May 18, guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department
of Early Education and Care will be updated to no longer require masks for outdoor activities like recess and to
allow for the sharing of objects in classrooms, in both K-12 and childcare settings. This guidance will remain in
effect beyond May 29.
The Administration will release updated guidance for summer camps, effective May 29, which will include no
longer requiring masks for outdoor activities.
Link to DESE guidance
Link to EEC guidance
State of Emergency Order
Governor Baker will end the State of Emergency June 15, and the Administration will work with legislative and
municipal partners during this period in order to manage an orderly transition from emergency measures
adopted by executive order and special legislation during the period of the State of Emergency.
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: New Multimedia Campaign Launched
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, this
week the Massachusetts Association of Mental
Health launched #JustAsk, a new public
awareness campaign aimed at empowering
young adults with information and resources to
better support their mental health. Several
recent surveys and studies have confirmed the
significant mental health impact that the
pandemic has taken on young adults.
The #JustAsk campaign provides steps for young
adults to take charge of their mental health by focusing on a three -tiered approach:
1. Reaching out to trusted friends or family when you need support
2. Learning more and finding support on Network of Care Massachusetts, and
3. Calling Mass 211 for live, in -person help with mental health and related social services needs
EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders, Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation President and CEO Audrey Shelton, and
Mass211 Vice President Eileen Davis, were among the key partners that helped kick-off the campaign during a
virtual event on Wednesday, May 19.
Visit the #JustAsk campaign website
Download the #JustAsk toolkit to help spread the word
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Important Updates
Department of Public Health Updates:
• Our Vaccine Equity Initiative is encouraging residents to get vaccinated — sharing information about local
clinics and mobile vans and walk-in appointments. A new Highlights page on the Vaccine Equity website
includes photos, news clips and details about our community outreach efforts.
• DPH Epidemiology Line handled 254 COVID-19 calls and 72 non-COVID-19 calls for a total of 326 calls from
5/10 through 5/16.
• DPH Live Q&A on Vaccines on May 24 — Registration link
• As of 5/19, the Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps has 313 volunteers supporting 36 local boards of
health.
• MA211 received 3,193 calls from Monday 5/10 through Sunday 5/16 for a new total of 301,781.
• DPH Coordinated 11 deliveries to health care entities on Tuesday (5/18) (1 testing supplies and 10
BinaxNOW kits); 16 deliveries were made on Thursday (5/20) (4 PPE, 1 testing supplies and 11 BinaxNOW
kits) and 6 deliveries have been scheduled for Friday (5/21) (1 PPE and 5 BinaxNOW kits).
• All HMCC Regions were moved to Tier 1 status on May 18, in accordance with the DPH COVID-19 Resurgence
Planning and Response Guidance for Acute Care Hospitals. DPH and the COVID-19 Command Center will
continue to work closely with all regions to monitor hospital capacity statewide.
• There are currently 3 Rapid Response Teams, comprised of nursing staff, deployed to nursing homes across
the Commonwealth. Teams are also administering second doses of Pfizer vaccine to nursing and rest home
residents as well as Homebound individuals. The team is also administering Janssen vaccine at nursing
homes and rest homes that have a high number of residents that are unvaccinated while awaiting further
recommendations.
Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Updates:
Mass Care
• One state contracted isolation/recovery hotel in the City of Everett continues to receive client
placements. 25 individuals are currently housed in the program.
o Top 5 referring cities:
■ Boston (459)
■ Worcester (200)
■ Springfield (197)
■ Quincy (130)
■ Brockton (124)
o To date, a total of 2,488 residents have been placed in these hotels for safe isolation and
recovery.
Community Food Box Program Update 5/14-5/20:
MEMA is partnering with the Salvation Army, and a vendor, to bring in shelf -stable food boxes each week to
support communities in their effort to deliver food to individuals and families in quarantine and isolation who
require assistance accessing food. The final delivery of food boxes to MEMA's State Logistics Warehouse was
scheduled for April 30. Distribution of food boxes will continue until inventory is depleted. Distribution of food
boxes is coordinated between MEMA and communities in need. The table below reflects the current food box
inventory and number of food boxes distributed to communities during the weekly reporting period (data is
updated every Friday).
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Total Number of Food Boxes in
MEMA's Inventory
Total Number of Food Boxes
Distributed to One or More
Local Communities During the
Reporting Period
Total Number of Communities
that Received Food Boxes During
the Reporting Period
5,801
0
0
Grocery Card Distribution Program Update 5/14-5/20:
As an extension of the isolation and quarantine food program, the Food Security Task Force has begun
coordinating the distribution of grocery cards in addition to or in lieu of shelf -stable food boxes. These grocery
cards allow individuals to have greater flexibility of food options and help accommodate unique dietary needs
and cultural food preferences.
Store Name
Number of Cards Distributed
During the Reporting Period
Total Value of Cards
Stop & Shop
50
$5,000
Market Basket
87
$4,300
Total Number of Communities Receiving Cards: 3
Logistics (including Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies)
• 82 orders prepared for pickup or delivery from the MEMA State Logistics Warehouse from 5/14-5/20.
o As part of these orders, Mass Vaccination Sites, MDPH Community Health Centers, and
Command Center Vaccine Equity Programs are being supported
o Orders are also being processed to support Housing Authorities and School Districts across the
Commonwealth
Disaster Recovery
On March 27, 2020, the President declared a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Through this declaration, federal aid will be made
available to cities and towns, state agencies, and certain non -profits in all Massachusetts counties to help pay
for emergency protective measures (response costs) related to the COVID-19 pandemic. MEMA's Recovery Unit
has developed a webpage with information and guidance on, but not limited to, disaster declaration, eligibility
criteria, and the application process. Highlights from the Disaster Recovery process include the following:
Data as of 5/14/2021
MEMA COVID-19 EXECUTIVE DASHBOARD
AGGREGATE PROGRAM VIEW
Note; Financial data for pre -submission projects reflect 100% federal cost share while submitted projects continue to reflect 75% federal cost share.
The remaining 25% federal cost share for submitted projects will be reported as FEMA adjusts cost share for these projects on a rolling basis.
In addition, figures do not include MEMA management cost allowance.
Overall Submitted Approved* Paid
(Best Available Estimate) {Eligibility & Cost Review) (by FEMA) (by MEMA)
$1.5B
+S69 34M
i
1,061 Projects
+15
Approved Applicants: 661
$1.2B
+$6.97M
$991.3M
+$1.91 M
$401.6M
+$16.53M
736 Projects 256 Projects 173 Projects
+13 +5 +9
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• FEMA RPA Requests: 672
• Technical Assistant Requests: 528
• Planning a series of applicant webinars for new Public Assistance applicants to review the updated FEMA
guidance on COVID-19. There will be three offerings of the webinar: 5/25. 6/3, and 6/10. Registration
details will be available soon.
• Completed a meeting with Northeastern University on 5/17 and FEMA Region partners are now re-
evaluating the $2.9 million COVID-19 response expenses that were initially deemed ineligible
• New project obligations (13): $79,944,843.00
FEMA Funeral Assistance as of 5/19/21
FEMA began processing applications for funeral assistance starting on 4/12 (learn more here).
State
MA
Registrations
In Process Eligible
4,139 4,028 108
Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers' Homes Update:
Award Amount
$733,357.71
Withdrawn
0
Ineligible
3
NOTE: The Soldiers' Homes are continuing regular reporting on the status of COVID-19 cases at the facilities but
are transitioning the weekly reporting to the EOHHS State Facility Dashboard which is published every
Wednesday afternoon. Cases will be reported weekly each Wednesday on this dashboard.
Communications Resources
COVID-19 vaccination for youth ages 12+
Youth ages 12+ can now be vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• For details, including information on parental consent, and FAQs, visit mass.gov/vaccinesforYOUth.
• Youth age 12 and above may be preregistered at http://VaccineSignup.mass.gov.
• Download our youth -related graphics for your messaging.
COVID-19 Vaccination in MA: Eligibility Status
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The COVID-19 Vaccine & YOUth
Information for teens & young aduits about vaccine eligibility in MA
Vaccine eligibility criteria
for youth
• Youth 12+ can receive the Pfizer
vaccine
• Youth 18+ can receive the Pfizer,
Moderna or Johnson and Johnson
vaccines
• Youth living in emergency shelter
programs including homeless or
domestic violence shelters are
eligible
Learn more about your vaccine eligibility at mass.govlvaccinesforYOUth
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New Trusted Sources PSAs
Please share this link of Dr. Robyn Cohen (right), a pediatric pulmonologist
at Boston Medical Center, talking about the importance of COVID-19
vaccine for young people — including for her own 12 and 15 year -old kids!
On social, please use the hashtag #TrustTheFacts.
Best Practices for Community and Faith -based Organizations
This two -page overview of strategies from the CDC can be used to ensure
access, cultural appropriateness, language sensitivity, community
involvement, and support.
Reminder Fliers, posters, graphics: COVID-19 vaccine need -to -know details
These materials explain the key details about the COVID-19 vaccines,
including that the vaccines are safe, free, and that two doses may be
required. Download and share these materials in your community.
Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Members of Racial
and Ethnic Minority Communities
This CDC guide includes strategies, interventions, and ready-made
messages and materials, as well as information on how to connect
with others to increase COVID-19 vaccination confidence and access
in racial and ethnic minority communities.
CDC 'plain language' materials in multiple languages
• Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• Communication Resources for COVID-19 Vaccines
• Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
Robyn Cohen, MD
Boston Medical Center
Other Public Messaging Resources for Communities:
The COVID-19 Command Center and DPH have produced many communication resources aimed at helping
communities inform and educate residents on recent executive orders and guidance related to COVID-19.
• Trust the Facts, Get the Vax Campaign Materials 1 Mass.gov
• COVID-19 Vaccine Posters 1 Mass.gov
• Preparing for your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment flier 1 Mass.gov
• Guide to hosting a forum on the COVID-19 Vaccine 1 Mass.gov
Resources
MassSupport
MassSupport is the Massachusetts Crisis Counseling Program funded by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and managed in partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and Riverside
Trauma Center, a program of Riverside Community Care. Contact MassSupport by phone at 888-215-4920 or by
email at MassSupport@riversidecc.org
Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center
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In order to provide support to families and communities who have suffered loss as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, the American Red Cross has developed a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC), staffed by a team
of specially trained mental health, spiritual care, and health services volunteers who are:
• Connecting with families over the phone to offer condolences, emotional and spiritual support, and
access to available resources
• Providing support for virtual memorial services for families, including connecting with local faith -based
community partners
• Hosting online classes to foster resilience and facilitate coping skills
• Assisting families with access to national, state, or local resources such as grief counseling, legal
resources, funeral information, financial information services, or veterans' assistance
• Additional state- and local -specific resources are available.
People can visit: https://www.redcross.org/virtual-family-assistance-center/ma-family-assistance-center.html
to access this resource with special virtual programs, information, referrals, and services to support families in
need. People without Internet access can call toll -free 833-492-0094 for help. All Family Assistance Center
support will be provided virtually and is completely confidential and free.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) now reports on the number of positive COVID-
19 cases as reported to the DESE by school districts (including charter schools), collaboratives, and approved
special education schools. The data only represents what has been reported to DESE. For more information and
to view the report people can visit: http://www.doe.mass.edu/covidl9/positive-cases/
COVID-19 Test Site Locator
MEMA, in conjunction with the COVID-19 Command Center, has developed an interactive tool that shows the
locations of COVID-19 testing sites around the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts COVID-19 Response Dashboard
MEMA has developed and maintains a public -facing COVID-19 ArcGIS Online dashboard, available here. This
dashboard is continuously updated and captures information about current COVID 19 case counts, cases by age,
cases by county, hospital status, hospital bed status, death tolls, and deaths by age. Users should refresh the
dashboard daily as enhancements are continuously being added.
Health care facilities can learn more about requesting personal protective equipment here.
Stay Informed
• Get information from trusted sources. Get notified by text, email, or phone call in your preferred
language. Visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/406686158291020/#/signup to sign-up for
AlertsMA for the latest news on the Commonwealth's response to COVID-19
• Take care of your emotional health:
• Call 2-1-1 and choose the "CALL2TALK" option.
• Samaritans is continuing operations 24/7, as always. During this unprecedented time, it can feel
overwhelming to receive constant messages about COVID-19. Call or text their 24/7 helpline any time at
877-870-4673.
• The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365 -day -a -year, national hotline dedicated to
providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any
natural or human -caused disaster, including disease outbreaks like COVID-19. This toll -free, multilingual,
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and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.
How to Help Out
• Donate to organizations supported by the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Need for Blood Donations Continues, and Recovered COVID-19 Donors Can Help Save Lives
In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Red Cross is seeking people who are fully
recovered from the new coronavirus to sign up to donate plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. People who
have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus. This convalescent
plasma is being evaluated as treatment for patients with serious or immediately life -threatening COVID-19
infections, or those judged by a healthcare provider to be at high risk of progression to severe or life -threatening
condition. Interested individuals can visit RedCrossBlood.org/plasma4covid to learn more. The Red Cross follows
the highest standards of safety and infection control, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood for
those in need. To make an appointment to donate, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org