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.
Per the latest data from the CDC at the time of publishing, the Wastewater Viral Activity Level in Massachusetts is Very High and plateaued after a recent spike. The spike is the highest spike since Christmas.
According to the CDC’s predictive model, case growth is stable or uncertain in Massachusetts.
The currently dominant variant is the Omicron-descended KP3.1.1 at 32%, and increase from 24% two-weeks ago.
The recently-approved Novavax vaccine is available in pharmacies nationwide, including the CVS on North Pleasant St, accessible via the PVT38. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines remain available as well.
Another batch of free COVID antigen tests will be available to order from the federal government at the end of September at COVIDTests.gov. Each student will be eligible to receive 4 tests.
