The Commonwealth lifted COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, 2021, while maintaining necessary COVID-19 prevention and mitigation measures in certain settings, including in health care settings. Health care providers should continue to adhere to all applicable service, program, or sector-specific guidance available on the state COVID-19 guidance website:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-public-health-guidance-and-directives#eohhs-congregate-care-
The general health care provider guidance has been updated since it was first released on June 14, 2021 to clarify the limited situations where staff may not need to wear masks; it may be found on the website and is also attached to this message.
Thank you for your continued support and care of your patients during this unprecedented time.
Reminder: CMEMSC has fit test kits available to Region II services at no cost. If your service could benefit from this, contact the director.
The Department encourages you to review the following resources for additional up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Massachusetts:
