Coronavirus Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19

_{COVID-19 Cases in Town Of Charlton since March, 2020 (January 21, 2021)-631 (not all active)}

Vaccine Information

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

• ^{NEW Residents and staff of low-income and affordable senior housing added to first priority in Phase 2}
• ^{NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Locations for Health Care Workers   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-health-care-workers}
• ^{NEW COVID-19 Vaccinations for Congregate Care Settings   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccinations-for-congregate-care-settings}    
• ^{NEW COVID-19 Vaccinations for Senior Housing Settings https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccinations-for-senior-housing-settings}
• ^{NEW COVID-19 vaccine locations for individuals currently eligible to be vaccinated  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-individuals-currently-eligible-to-be-vaccinated}

Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Vaccination Plans for First Responders, Provide Vaccine Update

Press release https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-outlines-vaccination-plans-for-first-responders-provide-vaccine

• COVID-19 Vaccine Locations for First Responders  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-first-responders

Please note: 911 Dispatchers have been added to the first responder list.

• Vaccine Phase 2 Priority Group Adjustment: The Commonwealth updated its Vaccine Distribution plan so that individuals age 75+ are included in Phase 2, Group 1, along with individuals of all ages with 2+ comorbidities https://www.mass.gov/info-details/when-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine#phase-2-.

 

• When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine https://www.mass.gov/info-details/when-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine.

^{Baker-Polito Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One, Additional Restrictions Effective December 13th}

_{Click here for latest COVID-19 updates from the CDC} 

_{Click here for the latest COVID-19 updates from mass.gov}

_{Massachusetts COVID-19 Response Dashboard}

_{Resident Resources}

Return to work guidance website

_{Testing of Persons with Suspect COVID-19-Revised Testing Criteria 5/13/20}

_{How to determine if you should get tested or are considered a "close contact"}

_{August 1st Travel Order}

_{November 2, 2020 Press Release Governor Baker}

Quarantine and Isolation

_{Newest Quarantine and Isolation guidance 12/4/2020}

_{Return to work guidance 12/4/2020}

_{Isolation Information and guidance sheet}

_{Quarantine Information}

_{Self-isolation & Self Quarantine for public}

_{Revised guidance on HCP & EMT with known exposure to COVID-19}

_{Revised guidance on Discontinuation of Home Isolation}

_{Superior Court Administrative Directive}

_{Discontinuation of home isolation for person with COVID-19}

_{EEA guidance on boating and various other marine and inland waterway related activities}

_{Guidance Issued for Long-Term Care Outdoor Visitations} 

Frequently Asked Questions

_{COVID-19 Essential Services FAQs}

_{Local Board of Health FAQs}

Reopening Information

Phase 1

_{Safer-at-Home Advisory}

_{Reopening Massachusetts}

_{Baker-Polito Administration Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening and Publishes Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards}

 _{Reopening Advisory Board Presentation May 11, 2020}

_{Presentation for Businesses on Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards}

_{When can my business reopen?}

_{Reopening: Four-Phase Approach}

_{Reopening Checklist}

_{Reopening Plan Template}

_{Safety Standards for Places of Worship}

_{Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces}

_{Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, business, schools, and homes} 

_{Opening America up Again}

_{Specific Safety and Reopening Standards for Parks, Open Space, and Outdoor Education Programs} 

_{Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds during COVID-19}

Phase 2

^{Governor Baker Issues Executive Order in Advance of Phase II} 

^{Order Clarifying the Progression of the Commonwealth’s Phased Workplace Reopening Plan}

^{Order Authorizing Reopening Preparations for Child Care Programs} 

^{Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs Reopen Approach}

^{Guidance for Industries on the Reopening Plan (June 1, 2020)} 

^{Phase II Step 2 Restaurants}

^{Operations of Restaurants Safety Standards}

^{Restaurant checklist}

^{Operations of Lodgings Safety Standards}

^{Lodging Checklist}

^{Recreational Camp Checklist}

^{Pre-camp Health Screening}

^{Field Guide for Camps}

^{Outdoor adult sports, supervised youth sports leagues, summer sports camps}

^{Safety Guidelines for Public and Semi-Public Swimming Pools - Phase II}

^{Safety Standards for Playgrounds, Spray Decks and Outdoor Fitness Areas – Phase II}

^{Workplace Safety and Reopening Standards for Campgrounds – Phase II}

^{Safety Standards for Parks, Open Space and Outdoor Education Programs – Phase II}

^{Safety Standards for Coastal and Inland Beaches – Phase II}

^{bottle and can redemption}

^{Yard Sale Guidance}

^{Phase 3}

^{Reopening Massachusetts Phase III}

^{Updated Sector-Specific Workplace Safety Standards Effective as of November 6, 2020.} 

Restaurants as of 10/06/20

^{Retail as of 10/6/20}

^{Indoor and Outdoor Events as of 10/6/20}

^{Close Contact Personal Services Standards as of 10/6/20}

^{Arcades and Other Indoor and Outdoor Game and Recreation Businesses Standards as of 10/6/20}

^{Golf Facilities Standards as of 10/6/20}

^{Fitness Centers and Health Clubs Standards as of 10/6/20}

^{Museums and Cultural and Historical Facilities and Guided Tours Standards as of 10/6/20}

^{Phase III Step II Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Activities as of 10/6/20}

_{Testing Guidelines}  

_{Handwashing-Sanitizing Guidelines}

_{Outdoor Recreation Reopening}

_{Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education}

^{July 17, 2020 Protocols for responding to COVID-19 scenarios in school, on the bus, or in community settings}

^{Theater and Performance Venues}

_{Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs Reopen Approach} 

Other COVID-19 Information

_{Non-Healthcare Essential Service Worker Exposure Guidance}

_{Updated Residential and Congregate Care Guidance (April 14)}

_{Guidance regarding food purchase and distribution costs}

 _{COVID-19 Pandemic Planning Scenarios} 

_{Serology Testing for COVID-19 at CDC} 

_{Nursing Home Resources}

_{MEMA Recovery Page}

_{National Recreation and Parks Association}

_{CDC-Cleaning and Disinfecting your Facility}

_{Respirator Trusted Source Information} 

_{Dental Settings} 

_{Information for Pediatric Healthcare providers} 

_{Testing in the US} 

_{Community and Faith-Based Organizations} 

_{Opening America up Again}

Where to get tested for COVID-19

_{Massachusetts Testing Sites}

_{Recommendation for Routine Molecular Testing of People Identified as Close Contacts to COVID-19 Cases}

Notices and Signs

_{Important Notice for Managers and Building owners during COVID-19}

_{Public Gatherings-10/6/20}

_{Private Gathering-10/6/20}

_{Stay-At-Home Advisory-10/6/20}

_{Face Mask Requirements-10/6/20}

_{Multi-Unit Guidelines during COVID-19 Pandemic}

_{Multi-Unit Visitors Sign During COVID-19 Pandemic}

_{Visitor Sign Login During COVID-19 Pandemic}

Farmer’s Markets

_{DPH Emergency Order}

_{MDAR Guidance}

_{MDAR Research Page for Agriculture}

_{Farm Labor Management}

_{Farm Pick-Your-Own (PYO)/Agricultural Tourism Activities}