Brockton News: Health & Environment
Guidance for COVID-19 Update 09-15-22
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide updated protocols and to be a reference for City of Brockton employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 required to be worn inside of…Read More
Monkeypox Information
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West Nile Virus in Brockton
Early on Wednesday and Thursday morning, September 7th and 8th, between 2 AM and 6 Am (weather permitting), Plymouth County Mosquito Control will conduct truck-based spraying in the Campello section of Brockton. No special precautions are necessary during or after the spray. Plymouth County Mosquito Control ProjectRead More
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