Bottom line, up front in this CDC update:

“COVID-19 activity is likely to increase over the next month.

An updated COVID-19 vaccine can help keep you protected against JN.1 and other variants.

It’s a great time to get that vaccine if you haven’t received one this fall.”

Re-sharing this from David Wolpe on this first night of #Hanukkah2023

Congratulations to the Milton High Wildcats on their Super Bowl victory!

Come join the celebration this Sunday, December 10th!
The parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. -- speaking program at 4PM.

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'The scale of this crisis demands humane solutions that ensure access to shelter for families in Massachusetts.' Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano

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#HumanitarianArrivals

Veterans Day is an opportunity each year to recognize & thank all that have served & are serving in our nation’s military.

This Veterans Day we share our gratitude for their commitment to our communities, our nation, and most importantly for preserving our freedom.

#VeteransDay

VIDEO: On Friday I spoke at a communal gathering at Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills.

I offered a message of solidarity & support in response to the 10/7 attack on Israel.

More here:

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We've taken historic action to combat the scourge of gun violence in America, but I'll tell you myself:

There's more to do.

I'm proud to establish the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Proud to announce an agreement in principle has been reached on a tax relief package, with our hope to vote on it next week. #mapoli

EMS is a core part of our healthcare system, and we need to ensure they remain as accessible as possible to patients across the state.

A bill sponsored by Rep. Rep Bill Driscoll Jr would establish an EMS Task Force and address the challenges impacting emergency patient care. #mapoli

The Red Cross is opening a shelter in Leominster in response to localized flooding today. The address is Frances Drake Elementary - 95 Viscoloid Ave. in Leominster. More than 50 local residents are currently at the shelter.

Rainfall has resulted in numerous flooded roads.

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!🚗⚠️

Do not drive through floodwater or around barricades.

Heed instructions from public safety officials, find a safe space on higher ground & stay informed with the latest weather updates.

Extreme amount rain in multiple parts of MA today & still ongoing. #Flashflooding #MAwx

More Nat'l Guard were activated this week by the Governor RE: deliver'n basic services to families in the emergency shelter system.

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The shelter sys is assist'n 20,000+ people w/in approx. 6,000 families & rising.

#HumanitarianArrivalsMA Mass. National Guard

#tbt to last Thursday's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) event 'Reflecting on One Year of MPOX Response' and a heart felt thanks to our incredible speakers. And to all those who attended.
Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
NikkiRomanik
DrDemetre
Adrianna Boulin
Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦

We will have an updated video up soon.

Hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters may impact your drinking water. With #HurricaneHilary expected to make landfall in California soon— consider making an emergency plan this hurricane season.

Learn how to disinfect your drinking water. epa.gov/ground-water-a…

#COVID19 Snap shot in time from CIDRAP as variants are monitored.

'The CDC's two main indicators, hospitalizations & deaths, both rose again from very low levels.'

more at link

#COVID19 MA

Massachusetts is spending more than $45 million per month supporting families in need of shelter.

MA has increased shelter capacity for families by 80% in the last year.

The shelter system is assisting over 20,000 people w/in 5,811 families & rising.

#HumanitarianArrivalsMA

If you have noticed more people masking up again...

& you are thinking about or concerned RE: the rising transmission of #COVID19 into the fall...

here are sources featuring kid & adult sizes

@projectn95
projectn95.org

ArmbrustUSA
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