 Williamstown Health Inspector Updates Board of Health on TrainingThe town's health inspector Monday updated the Board of Health on training she has been receiving since taking the position in November.  CHP Readying for New Covid-19 Vaccine SupplyCHP anticipates receiving its Covid-19 vaccines in the coming weeks, while flu clinics are well under way.  COVID-19 Cases ClimbingCOVID-19 has been making a resurgence around the state.  Pittsfield to Shut Down COVID-19 DashboardIn alignment with this announcement, the City of Pittsfield will be shutting down the COVID-19 dashboard on the city's website. BHS Relaxing COVID-19 Infection Control GuidelineBHS is relaxing many of its COVID-19 infection control guidelines effective Thursday, May 11, 2023. FEMA Awards Over $2M to Mass for COVID-19 Hospital StaffingThe $2,079,767 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the cost of contracting for medical and nursing staff to support the state-run medical facilities between April 2020 and July 2021. FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 M to BMC for COVID-19 Testing CostsThe hospital also purchased supplies such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and propane for the testing tent, and contracted to provide security and cleaning services. Governor Announces End of COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyThe announcement this week, ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allows additional time for impacted organizations to prepare for the end of the public health emergency. Pittsfield Health Board Talks Nationwide Effort to End the COVID EmergencyPublic Health Nurse Patricia Tremblay said that there is an expectation to hear a verdict in April and the city will continue to follow guidance from the Center for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Gift Cards Available in South County For Those Getting COVID BoosterAppointments are required and there are slots available most weekdays 10-4 and some Saturdays 9 to noon at the Tri Town Health office located in the Airoldi Building located at 45 Railroad Street in Lee. State Gets Millions for COVID-19 Testing CostsFEMA's Public Assistance program is a source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicsEffective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield. |
