NOTE: Data in this article is accurate at the time of original publishing, and remains online for future reference. For up-to-date information, please consult the most recent edition of the Pandemic Weather Report, or current data from the sources cited below.
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Per the latest data from the CDC at the time of publishing, the Wastewater Viral Activity Level in Massachusetts is Moderate, which is down from two weeks ago when it was High, however, it is trending back up. According to the CDC’s predictive model, cases are stable in Massachusetts. However, neighboring states are growing, and Massachusetts is likely to do so as well.
The yearly winter wave seems to be coming somewhat later than it has in the past, but we are heading into it.
According to the CDC’s Nowcast model, the dominant variant is the Omicron-descended KP3.1.1 at 57%.
Pfizer vaccines are available through Hampshire Health Services, although you must call ahead for an appointment and they are only available on Tuesday. Schedule an appointment at (413) 559-5458.
Hampshire is also holding a flu & COVID vaccine clinic on November 4th, see “Vaccine clinic scheduled for November 4 in the RCC“.
Free COVID antigen tests remain available to order from the federal government at COVIDTests.gov. Students are eligible to receive 4 tests.
REVIEWED BY: Malfoy Kimmel, Kenzie Doherty, Axen Wetzel, Verne Gulley
