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COVID-19 Updates and Information

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Learn more about the State of Emergency.

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Daily updates

COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts

Latest news

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Call hotlines, get text updates, and more

Resources & hotlines

Create a profile and sign-up for COVID-19 alerts by text, email, or phone call in your preferred language.
Call 2-1-1 or use live chat for non-emergency questions and help
Call Crisis Counseling Assistance Program | (888) 215-4920
Email the Governor’s Office or call (617) 725-4005

Abuse & assault

Domestic violence and sexual assault:
- Massachusetts | Call SafeLink at (877) 785-2020 or access SafeLink live chat. For deaf and hard-of-hearing call (877) 785-2020, or by TTY at (877) 521-2601
- Download SafeLink flyers to post on the wall or use in Social Media.
- National | Call Domestic Violence 24/7 Crisis Hotline at (800) 799-7233
- National | Call Sexual Assault 24/7 Crisis Hotline at (800) 656-4673
Child abuse or endangerment:
- Mon - Fri, 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Find and call your local DCF office
- Sun - Sat, 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Call Child-At-Risk hotline at (800) 792-5200

Nursing homes

Call Nursing Home Family Resource line at (617) 660-5399

What you should do

Stay at home Cover your face Take health precautions Limit gatherings Follow travel orders Feeling unwell? Check your symptoms Get tested! Isolate if you're sick Quarantine if you have been exposed

About COVID-19

Information from the Department of Public Health Symptoms and spread Printable factsheets Nursing home resources Hospital surge capacity Personal Protective Equipment DPH Health Equity Advisory Group

COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine in MA When can I get the vaccine? COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions

Reopening Massachusetts

Learn more about Reopening Massachusetts When can my business reopen? Reopening Health and Human Services

Regulations & guidance

Stay-at-home advisory Reopening Massachusetts Gatherings Closure of non-essential businesses Health care professionals MassHealth K-12 schools Travel Insurance Cybersecurity Professional licensing More regulations & guidance

Get help

Unemployment insurance Food and economic assistance Business loans and support Health care facilities: Request PPE Renters and homeowners Know your rights related to COVID-19 Childcare providers for first responders Mental health and well-being Resources for abuse and neglect End of life care Substance use help and prevention Homeless support Mental health resources for children Deaf and hard of hearing resources

Help out

Help with contact tracing Volunteer Apply for jobs

Affected government services

Registry of Motor Vehicles Courts & jury duty MBTA Taxes Cities and towns First responders State parks and recreation Status of all Executive Branch offices Telework for state employees