Good Morning Everyone,

Please see the attached guidance documents released by the State effective today. The State may still be making updates to some of these, but I wanted to refresh all of the links to all of these documents.  With regards to vaccine for residents in Westford, we still do not have vaccine, but we continue to order it. With the approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, I am hopeful that supply shortages will diminish over time, and we will be able to get vaccine sometime in the Spring. In the meantime, for those that are eligible please continue to check availability of vaccine at https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/  and locally at https://www.lowellgeneralvaccine.com/ . 

 Some good news in the fight against the virus is that Westford has case count has decreased for the third week in a row. Please keep up hard work of social distancing, wearing your mask and washing your hands. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Stephens

Westford Health Director

 Mass211 Information regarding callers to 211 who are deaf or hard of hearing

• Mass211 website ­contact page - https://mass211.org/contact/ - provides the following information 
• Mass Relay (7-1-1): People can simply dial 7-1-1 from any phone to reach someone who uses a standard phone or a TTY. An operator will relay verbatim the conversation between the parties. 
• Chat online at mass211.org

Reopening Updates

• General Information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts
• When can my business reopen? https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-when-can-my-business-reopen 
• Sector-specific standards are in the process of being updated. Please make sure that you are reviewing the ones that are effective on March 1^st https://www.mass.gov/resource/reopening-sector-specific-protocols-and-best-practices 
  • Arcades & Other Indoor & Outdoor Game & Recreation Businesses   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-arcades-and-other-indoor-and-outdoor-game-and
  • Close Contact Personal Services  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-close-contact-personal-services
  • Driving and Flight Schools https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-driving-and-flight-schools
  • Fitness Centers and Health Clubs https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-fitness-centers-and-health-clubs
  • Golf Facilities https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-golf-facilities
  • Indoor and Outdoor Events https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-indoor-and-outdoor-events
  • Libraries https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-libraries
  • Operators of Lodgings https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-operators-of-lodgings
  • Museums / Cultural & Historical Facilities / Guided Tours https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-museums-and-cultural-and-historical-facilities-and
  • Office Spaces (Please note that employees in offices count towards the 50% capacity limit) https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-office-spaces
  • Sectors Not Otherwise Addressed https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-sectors-not-otherwise-addressed
  • Theaters and Performance Venues https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-theaters-and-performance-venues
• Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) - Updates will be posted soon https://www.mass.gov/info-details/executive-office-of-energy-and-environmental-affairs-eea-covid-19-guidance-documents

Vaccine Update

• Vaccine dose information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html