March 26, 2024 - A message from Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Good Afternoon,
The state Department of Public Health has reviewed the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation strategies for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The Department of Public Health has updated its recommendations for the general public to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses in alignment with this guidance, and DPH’s recommendations are available here: Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov. There is a specific section on schools and childcare settings.
Please note the guidance for staff in healthcare settings, including your healthcare professionals, has not changed. Specific guidance and protocols for health care settings is posted here: Guidance for Health Care Personnel with SARS-CoV2 Infection or Exposure.
Sincerely,
Russell D. Johnston
Acting Commissioner