Brockton News: Health & Environment
COVID-19 Testing Registration
Book your appointment here: https://curative.com/sites/35794 Here is the schedule for testing: 5 days per week Tuesdays through Saturdays Tuesdays-Thursdays-Saturdays: 8:30 AM through 12:30 PM Wednesdays & Fridays: 1:00 through 5:00 PMRead More
West Nile Virus Information
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced for this season the "First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample." in a Town near us. Through bites, this mosquito can infect humans with the virus that causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), which can be a serious illness. Therefore, Mayor Sullivan and the Board of Health are urging…Read More
Updated COVID-19 Memorandum
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide updated protocols and to be a reference for City of Brockton employees and residents regarding COVID-19. These guidelines are intended to help ensure the health and safety of both the public and City employees. Guidelines for the COVID-19 Pandemic Masks are recommended to be worn inside of…Read More
Monkeypox Information
Monkeypox Find information and resources about monkeypox. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Global public health authorities are tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported, including the United States. Exposure Risks Symptoms Direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluid A rash that can…Read More
New Telehealth program for new COVID-19 treatment, “Paxlovid”
New Telehealth program for new COVID-19 treatment, "Paxlovid". Massachusetts has launched a new free telehealth program to help residents easily access COVID-19 treatment The COVID-19 telehealth program is a quick, easy and free way for individuals to see if Paxlovid is an appropriate treatment for them. Paxlovid is a COVID-19 treatment pill taken orally that…Read More
City of Brockton Mask Advisory Notice
City of Brockton Mask Advisory Notice CITY OF BROCKTON Office of the Mayor and the Board of Health Emergency Order - Mask Advisory Recommending the Use of Masks and Other Protective Measures December 1 7, 2021 Pursuant to the declaration of a Modified Public Health Emergency issued May 28, 2021 by Governor Baker, and the…Read More
BAMSI C.O.P.E. presentation to the City Council 11-16-21
BAMSI Presentation for the Community, Outreach, Prevention and Education (COPE) Center. Town Council Presentation COPE 11.16.2021 PSVRead More
Mayor’s Mask Mandate
As of Monday, August 2nd, masks and/or face coverings are once again required by both employees and visitors at all City buildings. The Mayor has reinstated the mask mandate at all City buildings in an effort to minimize and mitigate the spread of the virus and the new Delta variant. To view the Mayor's letter…Read More