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BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES TOOL FOR RESIDENTS TO ACCESS COVID-19
DIGITAL VACCINE CARD

January 10, 2022 by Leah Comins

The following is a press release from from the Baker-Polito Administration:

“My Vax Records” Provides New Option to Access Vaccine History and QR Code to
Verify COVID-19 Vaccination

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a tool that gives
residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and
vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows people who
received their vaccination in Massachusetts to access their own vaccination
history and generate a COVID-19 digital vaccine card, which would contain
similar vaccination information to a paper CDC card. The COVID-19 digital
vaccine cards produced by the system utilize the SMART Health Card platform and
generate a QR code that can be used to verify vaccination.  The Administration
is not requiring residents to show proof of vaccination to enter any venue, but
this tool will help residents who would like to access and produce a digital
copy of their record.

Access the new tool at MyVaxRecords.Mass.Gov.

How It Works: The new tool is easy to use: a person enters their name, date of
birth, and mobile phone number or email associated with their vaccine record.
After creating a 4-digit PIN, the user receives a link to their vaccine record
that will open upon re-entry of the PIN.

The electronic record shows the same information as a paper CDC vaccine card:
name, date of birth, date of vaccinations, and vaccine manufacturer. It also
includes a QR code that makes these same details readable by a QR scanner,
including smartphone apps. Once the SMART Health Card is received, users are
able to save the QR code to their phone, such as the Apple Wallet, screenshot
the information and save it to their phone’s photos, or print out a copy for a
paper record. The system follows national standards for security and privacy.

This system provides an optional way that residents can access their vaccination
information and a COVID-19 digital vaccine card. This will provide residents
with another tool to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, should it be
requested by businesses, local governments, or other entities.

The system leverages the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS),
the official database used by health care providers across the state to record
vaccination information. The system relies on hundreds of providers inputting
demographic and health information. Some users may not be able to immediately
find their record, or may find an incomplete record. Residents whose record
cannot be found or is incomplete can either contact their health care provider
or contact the MIIS team to update their records. Learn more about the tool and
view frequently-asked-questions at www.mass.gov/myvaxrecord.

Massachusetts has worked with VCI,™ a voluntary coalition of public and private
organizations which developed the open-source SMART Health Card Framework in use
by other states. The VCI coalition is dedicated to improving privacy and
security of patient information, making medical records portable and reducing
healthcare fraud.

My Vax Records is just one way residents can obtain their COVID vaccination
record. Pharmacies that administered the COVID vaccine and many health care
providers also are making SMART Health Cards available, or are providing
additional options. Learn more.

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BREAKTHROUGH CASE REVIEW FINDS 97% OF COVID-19 CASES IN VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
DON’T RESULT IN SEVERE ILLNESS

December 21, 2021 by Matthew Reid

The following is a release from the Baker-Polito Administration:

BOSTON — Today the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released
a review of breakthrough COVID-19 cases in vaccinated Massachusetts residents
and found nearly 97% of all breakthrough cases in the Commonwealth have not
resulted in hospitalization or death. Additionally, the review found
unvaccinated residents are five times more likely to become infected than fully
vaccinated residents (two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one dose of
Johnson & Johnson) and unvaccinated residents are 31 times more likely to become
infected than fully vaccinated residents who have received a booster.

The review also found that 99.9% of breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated
people under the age of 60 did not result in death. Among the breakthrough cases
for residents over the age of 60, 97% did not result in death. No deaths have
been reported in breakthrough cases among those under age 30.

“The data are clear. This review shows that fully vaccinated people in
Massachusetts have near-universal protection from severe illness and death and
that boosters are demonstrating even stronger protection from COVID,”
said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “Amid the season of
gathering indoors and the emerging Omicron variant, the time to get vaccinated
and boosted is now. It is the best gift of protection for yourself and your
loved ones.”

“Vaccination continues to be the most effective tool we have against Omicron and
all COVID-19 variants,” said Acting DPH Commissioner Margret Cooke. “The data
indicates that fully vaccinated and boosted individuals are well protected from
severe outcomes of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death, and the
Department of Public Health strongly urges all residents to get vaccinated and,
when appropriate, get a booster.”

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OMICRON VARIANT DETECTED IN MASSACHUSETTS

December 4, 2021 by Matthew Reid


RESIDENTS URGED TO GET COVID-19 VACCINE, BOOSTER

Note: The following is a press release from Gov. Baker’s office:

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced
that genetic sequencing has identified the COVID-19 Omicron variant for the
first time in a case in Massachusetts. The individual is a female in her 20s and
a resident of Middlesex County who traveled out of state. She is fully
vaccinated, has experienced mild disease, and did not require hospitalization.
The variant was identified through sequencing performed at New England Biolabs.

While Omicron is classified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
and the World Health Organization as a Variant of Concern, scientists are still
working to determine how it may compare with the predominant Delta variant in
terms of transmissibility and disease severity. There is some limited evidence
that Omicron could be more transmissible than other COVID-19 virus variants,
including Delta. This variant is being monitored closely by public health
authorities around the world, and more information about what we know about
Omicron is available on the CDC website.

All three COVID-19 vaccines in use in the U.S have been shown to be highly
protective against severe disease resulting in hospitalization or death due to
known COVID-19 variants and remain the single best way for people to protect
themselves, their loved ones, and their community from COVID-19. There are over
1,000 locations across the Commonwealth to get vaccinated or receive a booster.
The vaccine is free, and no ID or insurance is required for vaccination. Visit
vaxfinder.mass.gov for a list of vaccination locations.

Other public health prevention measures that help stop the spread of COVID-19
variants include: getting tested and staying home if you are sick, frequent
handwashing or use of hand sanitizer, following masking requirements, and
telling your close contacts if you test positive for COVID-19 so they can take
appropriate steps. To learn more about protecting yourself from COVID-19, visit
www.mass.gov/covidvaccine.

Residents are also urged to enable MassNotify on their smartphone. The service
can be accessed through both Android and iPhone settings; it is NOT an
application that can be obtained through an app store. This private and
anonymous service notifies users of a potential exposure to COVID-19 so they may
take the appropriate precautions. For more information and instructions on
enabling MassNotify on your smartphone, visit
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-more-about-massnotify.

The State Public Health Laboratory, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and
several hospital and academic laboratories have all contributed to sequencing
efforts in Massachusetts during the pandemic. This sequencing data contributes
to the tracking of clusters and patterns of disease spread. This in-state
laboratory capacity to sequence variants allows Massachusetts to not have to
rely on out-of-state laboratories.

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COMMONWEALTH LAUNCHES “MASS VAXMILLIONS” VACCINE LOTTERY PROGRAM

June 15, 2021 by Matthew Reid


PRIZES INCLUDE FIVE $1 MILLION WINNERS; FIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Note: The following is a press release from Gov. Baker’s office.

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg
and the Massachusetts State Lottery announced the Massachusetts VaxMillions
Giveaway for residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully
vaccinated residents 18 and older will have the opportunity to enter to win of
five, $1 million cash prizes. Fully vaccinated residents between 12-17 years of
age may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants.

Eligible residents will be able to enter the drawing beginning July 1. Drawings
will be held once a week for five weeks beginning the week of Monday, July 26
and continuing through the week ending Friday, Aug. 27.

“The Commonwealth leads the nation in vaccinating our residents, with almost
four million people fully vaccinated, and our goal remains ensuring everyone
that wants a vaccine has access to one,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The
VaxMillions Giveway is one of the many ways our administration is encouraging
people to get the vaccine, and we are grateful for the partnership of Treasurer
Goldberg and the Mass State Lottery in developing the program.”

“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from
COVID,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are hopeful that this new initiative
will encourage even more residents to get the COVID vaccine and help return our
Commonwealth to a new normal.”

“The Massachusetts State Lottery is proud to join Governor Charlie Baker and the
Department of Public Health to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of
every person across the Commonwealth,” said Deborah B. Goldberg, Massachusetts
State Treasurer. “The Lottery has decades of experience and know-how to hold
drawings with the upmost integrity and our team is excited to fulfill an
essential role in this initiative.”

“We greatly appreciate the trust that Governor Baker, his administration and
Treasurer Goldberg have in the Mass Lottery to assist in the implementation of
this important public health initiative,” said Michael Sweeney, Executive
Director, Massachusetts State Lottery. “The Mass Lottery has worked diligently
to build a reputation as one of the most successful lotteries in the country and
it is an honor to be entrusted with this responsibility.”

The Commonwealth is launching the Massachusetts VaxMillions giveaway as one of
many strategies to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of the
COVID-19 vaccines and encourage residents to get vaccinated to keep themselves,
their families and their communities safe. Beginning July 1, Massachusetts
residents will be able to enter the VaxMillions Giveaway online. If you do not
have access to the internet or require assistance, there will be a call center
available. Sign up information and call center contact info and hours will be
made available prior to July 1.

Massachusetts residents 18 years of age and older, who have received two doses
of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine,
will have a chance to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes.

Massachusetts residents between 12 and 17 years of age who have received two
doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will have a chance to win one of five
$300,000 scholarship grants via a 529 College Savings Plan managed by the
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Funds in a 529 plan can be
applied to cover tuition, room and board, and related expenses at any college,
university, or technical or trade school or other post-secondary educational
institution eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the
U.S. Department of Education. Winners with a qualifying disability may elect
instead to receive an equivalent financial contribution to a special needs trust
or federally qualified ABLE account to cover qualified expenses.

Only lawful, permanent residents of Massachusetts who are fully vaccinated can
apply. Residents must have received their vaccine doses within Massachusetts.
Residents must be fully vaccinated prior to submitting their entry.

There are over 900 vaccination locations across the Commonwealth, with
appointments and walk ins widely available. Residents seeking a vaccine can
visit mass.gov/COVIDVaccine to find a vaccine location that is convenient for
them.

For more information on the Mass VaxMillions Giveaway,
visit mass.gov/VaxMillions.

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