Waltham COVID-19 Info

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Vaccination Information

As of now, everyone age 5+ who lives, works, or studies in MA is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine! The COVID-19 Vaccine is free and one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick from COVID-19. 

• Search for vaccination locations
• Vaccination for people ages 5-11 - Free Vaccination Clinics are now available for ages 5-11 through WPS. More
• Vaccination for people ages 12-17
• Vaccinations for Homebound Individuals 
• Vaccinations for Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised Individuals
• Learn more about the vaccine
• Booster Shot Information - Everyone age 18 or older who received Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago, or Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago can get any booster.

• Access your Massachusetts digital vaccine card - “My Vax Records” provides a new option to access vaccine history and a QR Code to verify COVID-19 vaccination.

Please continue to follow health and safety guidelines until you are FULLY vaccinated and make sure to continue getting tested if you feel you meet the symptoms.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing is available to all MA residents - Testing is not restricted to residents of the cities where sites are located.

• Find a COVID-19 Testing Site
• More info on testing 
• Purchase iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test kits - As of January 15th, 2022, Insurance will cover the cost of at-home COVID Tests. More

• COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance - Please review if you have tested positive (isolate) or If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 (quarantine)

• Beginning January 19th, 2022, all US residents will be able to order 4, free at-home COVID-19 tests as part of a new governmental initiative. If you are unable to access the online request form, please call 1-800-232-0233 for assistance ordering.
   

Data Dashboard

 

*For additional data on COVID-19 in MA, please see here

*For additional data on COVID-19 vaccinations in MA, please see here

• See Waltham Public Schools COVID-19 Dashboard
• See here for Brandeis University COVID-19 Dashboard & here for Bentley University COVID-19 Dashboard
   

Current News / Announcements

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• 1/18/22: The CDC provided updated guidance regarding masking for the general public today (1/18/22). Key takeaways from this guidance are as follows. Beginning January 19th, 2022, all US residents will also be able to order 4, free at-home COVID-19 tests as part of a new governmental initiative. If you are unable to access the online request form, please call 1-800-232-0233 for assistance ordering.
• 1/11/22: Baker-Polito Administration Secures Contract for 26 Million Rapid Antigen Tests. More
• 1/10/22: Governor Baker announces new tool, “My Vax Records”, which provides a new option to access vaccine history and a QR Code to verify COVID-19 vaccination. See more on how to Access your Massachusetts digital vaccine card.
• 12/30/21: the Waltham Board of Health has voted to implement an indoor Public Health Mask Mandate, effectice as of December 31st, 2021
• 12/21/21: See an update from Governor Baker regarding COVID-19 & and an updated mask advisory from the DPH, recommending that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or face covering in indoor, public spaces
• 12/14/21: Please make note of changes to case investigation and contact tracing regarding COVID-19 positive cases. Full details
• 12/6/21: The Omicron Variant was Detected in Massachusetts over the weekend. All residents are urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine & booster! More
• 11/12/21: Waltham Public Schools are now offering sign-ups for COVID-19 vaccination clinics across all our elementary schools for children ages 5-11, starting Monday, November 15th!
   

Resources

• COVID-19 Resource List for those in need
• MassSupport - free anonymous & confidential emotional support service for all MA residents
• Resources & activities for children & families / See PSA from Waltham Health & Recreation Dept.
• Guidance for residents from DPH / Guidance for residents from CDC
• Guidance for businesses, schools, and professionals
• Waltham social media accounts

• COVID-19 Funeral Assistance - The FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program allows for funeral assistance for any COVID-19 related death after January 20, 2020. The program will assist with expenses up to $9,000 per funeral, up to a maximum of $35,000 if applicants are applying for assistance related to more than one death.

Text "COVIDMA" to 888-777 to receive COVID-19 text message alerts straight to your phone and stay up to date with the latest news + updates from the Commonwealth. If your questions cannot be answered from the information on these websites please call the State of Massachusetts Info Line @ 211 (Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mass 211 responds field calls and directs callers to services most appropriate for their needs. Toll-free number: 1-877-211-MASS (6277); Hearing impaired: 508-370-4890 TTY)