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City of Cambridge to Continue to Provide Free COVID-19 PCR Testing 7 Days Per Week

The City of Cambridge announced that it will be continuing its free COVID-19 PCR testing program 7 days per week through its partnership with CIC Health.

Federal Health Agencies Recommend Pause in Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

On Tuesday, April 13, federal health agencies recommended an immediate pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following reports of six people who developed a rare and severe type of blood clot within two weeks of receiving the vaccine.

Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board.

Automatic Doors for Libraries

This project would install automatic doors at multiple branches of the Cambridge Public Library. Automatic doors will help make libraries more accessible to the public.

Water Fountains in Every Park

Install new water fountain/bottle-fillers at up to 9 parks that lack drinking water fixtures. If this initiative wins, funding will be complete for water fountain installation in most of the City owned parks.

Information on COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

If you paid for funeral costs for someone who died from COVID-19 after January 20, 2020, FEMA’s Funeral Assistance Program may be able to help by providing up to $9,000 for expenses.

Civilian Oversight in Cambridge - Context, History, and the Role and Purpose of the Board

Presentation to the Public Safety Committee of the Cambridge City Council

COVID Testing Mondays

The City will offer an additional day of testing at CambridgeSide beginning Monday, July 26. Testing will be offered every Monday from 4p.m.- 8 p.m. Testing at CambridgeSide on Thursdays from 11.am.- 3 p.m. will continue to be offered, as well.

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