Scientists and public health officials are learning more about the COVID-19 Omicron variant every day. What we know is that the best way to prevent the spread of this new variant or any other variant is to get vaccinated, get a booster if you are eligible, and take precautions like wearing a mask indoors and in crowds.

Los científicos y los funcionarios de salud pública están aprendiendo más sobre la variante COVID-19 Omicron todos los días. Lo que sabemos es que la mejor manera de prevenir la propagación de esta nueva variante o cualquier otra variante es vacunarse, recibir un refuerzo si es elegible y tomar precauciones como usar una máscara en interiores y en multitudes.

The COVID Community Impact Survey was conducted to better understand the most pressing health needs facing the Commonwealth due to the pandemic, including the social and economic consequences. Data is available on topics ranging from experiences with COVID-19 to basic needs, access to healthcare, pandemic-related changes in employment, impacts on mental health, substance use, discrimination, intimate partner violence, and more.

Take a deeper dive into what the data looks like in your area and how you can use it inform valuable and equitable responses to the impacts of COVID. Learn more here.

Visit the Western MA COVID-19 Data Dashboard for the latest COVID-19 data for the region. The Dashboard is updated every Friday.

You should get tested if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, or if you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Anyone 5 and older can now receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. People age 5-17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine. The vaccine is FREE!

The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts provides skills, expertise and experience to create successful public health campaigns and sustainable system changes to improve health and well-being in Western MA. Join our team as we work to ensure that all people in our region have what they need to lead healthy lives.

We are looking to fill the following position:

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