By Beth David, Editor
Massachusetts has still not set up a phone line/hotline for people to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at two mass vaccination sites set up by the state.
The storm disrupted the opening of a vaccination site in Roxbury, and the storm caused scheduling changes a the mass vaccination sites at Gillette Stadium and Fenway Park.
Mass. residents over the age of 75 are now eligible to receive the vaccine.
The next group to be available will be individuals 65+, and people who have two or more of certain medical conditions. This group is not yet able to get vaccinated. Also in this group are residents and staff of low income and affordable senior housing.
To see details on the phases, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-phases#phase-2-
The vaccine is free, but people are still asked to take your ID and insurance card, although they are not required to receive the shot.
To find vaccine sites, visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine
You must make the appointment online and fill out the attestation form.
Acushnet Numbers
According to the state’s website, as of 1/26/21, Acushnet had 973 cases, 154 in the last 14 days, and positivity rate of 9.23%.
Fairhaven Numbers
According to the state’s website, as of 1/26/21, Fairhaven had 1529 total cases, 186 in the last 14 days (active cases), and a positivity rate of 6.90%.
Statewide
On 2/2/21, according to the state’s website, Massachusetss reported 1,962 new, confirmed cases, bringing the total to 502,378. There are an estimated 67,650 currently active COVID-19 cases in Mass.
There were 45 new, confirmed deaths reported, bringing the total to 14,362 in Mass.
As of 2/2/21, there were 1,631 patients hospitalized with COVID-19; 353 patients in Intensive Care Units, and 224 patients intubated.
The statewide percent positivity rate was 3.44%.
Visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information for more information.
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