As anticipated following the holiday season, public health officials are taking note of significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and in the levels of virus detected in wastewater, which typically indicates that transmission will stay high for a few weeks.
In Worcester County, specifically, the community rate of transmission is high according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We continue to strongly recommend vaccination and masks, particularly for anyone who is immunocompromised or gathering in groups. Information about UMass Chan’s coronavirus response will continue to be updated and available at this link and you can find information about vaccines on the CDC’s website.
