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Brookline Keeps Outdoor Mask Mandate Despite State Lifting Restriction

Brookline's town manager and health commissioner said in a public statement on Friday that the town is delaying compliance with Baker's order to relax face coverings in outdoor places until they have a chance to review it at the town's next Advisory Council on Public Health meeting. “Our face covering requirement has served as a protective layer that limits the possibility of spreading COVID-19 and we are reluctant to relax it at this time without further public input and review by the Advisory Council on Public Health," health commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett said in a written statement. Weather Forecast

Brookline DPH to celebrate National Public Health Week

Brookline DPH to administer COVID-19 vaccines for homebound residents

Brookline closes COVID-19 testing site

Brookline closes COVID-19 testing site Community Content Town Manager Mel Kleckner and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett recently informed the public that the town’s COVID-19 testing site closed March 4. The Brookline Department of Public Health partnered with mPathy LLC in November to set up the testing site in Brookline for members of the community who showed COVID-19 symptoms or were identified as close contacts of positive cases. The site originally was to remain open through December, but that was extended for several months. CARES Act funding used to operate the clinic has been depleted. Additionally, the number of tests given daily has dropped significantly in recent weeks.

Roland Lankah hired as Brookline assistant health director

Roland Lankah hired as Brookline assistant health director Community Content Roland Lankah was recently hired as the assistant health director for the Brookline Department of Public Health. Lankah started in his new role March 1. In addition to assisting in the management of the overall, day-to-day operations and personnel of the health department, he will oversee the environmental health department, which consists of licensing, permitting, public health inspections and code enforcement activities. “Roland brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge regarding public and environmental health to this role,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett. “He will play an important part in protecting the health and safety of our community, and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard and to work alongside him as he starts in this new role.”

Brookline Public Health shares marijuana survey

Brookline Public Health shares marijuana survey Community Content Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett and the Brookline Department of Public Health invite residents to take part in the town of Brookline marijuana survey. The survey, which is open to all Brookline residents aged 18 and older, was developed in order to help health officials better understand marijuana use in Brookline and the health needs of town residents. Survey results will be used to assist health officials in developing marijuana-related education and awareness programs. Adult residents may complete the survey online at https://surveymonkey.com/r/5DL76D3. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about individual marijuana use, as well as questions about marijuana in Brookline in general. The survey does not ask respondents for any personal identifying information.

Brookline cautions seniors against vaccine companion offers

Brookline: Don't go with the vaccine-seeking strangers

Brookline: Don’t go with the vaccine-seeking strangers Wicked Local Brookline officials are warning residents 75 years and older not to connect with strangers offering to serve as a “companion” in order to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Last week, Massachusetts began allowing anyone who accompanied an eligible senior to a state-run vaccination site to get the shot as well, regardless of their own eligibility. The policy was intended to get more of the state’s vulnerable residents vaccinated and was targeted more toward caregivers and family members.  However, shortly after Gov. Charlie Baker announced the new policy, classified ads were popping up online soliciting vaccine-eligible seniors and offering rides and even money, Wicked Local media partner WCVB reported.

Brookline maintains moderate COVID-19 risk designation

The town of Brookline is urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community maintains a moderate risk designation from the state.

Brookline suspends school athletics until Feb. 1 due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Updated: 10:01 PM EST Jan 11, 2021 All school athletic activities in the town of Brookline have been suspended until at least Feb. 1 due to a recent sustained rise in COVID-19 cases within the community.Brookline Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett says the temporary pause, which is effective immediately, applies to all practices, games, scrimmages and tournaments for the town's public and private schools. "While we do not want to see the cancellation of games and practices for our students' athletics programs, but there have been cases of COVID-19 directly linked to sports, and we need to take all the steps we can to protect everyone in town, including youths who may be at risk when participating in sports," Jett said in a statement. "We will reevaluate again in a few weeks and hopefully sports will be able to resume once again."According to Jett, the Brookline Health Department will reevaluate whether school athletics can resume based on the COVID-19 data that is available near the end of January.Brookline residents will be notified about any future decisions made by public health leaders, Jett says.To read the order from Jett and the Brookline Health Department, click here.