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COVID-19 Info

Masks Optional:  Masks are now optional in most CHA buildings and clinics. Learn more. 

Visitor Policy:  Our visitor policy has changed. Please read our current policy before visiting your friends/family.

COVID Notices:

  • Key COVID Information

    Masking: As of May 12, 2023, masks are now optional at most CHA buildings and clinics. Please visit our masking page to find out where and when you have to continue wearing masks.  

    Testing: CHA is no longer offering drive-thru testing. Please visit the state website for a list of other testing locations.

    At-⁠home tests are now available at local retailers and pharmacies. If you have health insurance through an employer or Marketplace, your insurance will pay you back for 8 at-⁠home tests each month for each person on your plan. Learn more. 

    Treatments: The latest COVID-19 treatments are available at our COVID Treatment Clinic.

    Vaccines: Please visit our COVID vaccine page for current information.

    Visiting Patients: Please see our current visitor standards for details.

  • If You are Exposed to COVID

    On August 11, 2022 the CDC updated its COVID-19 guidelines, with new recommendations on quarantine (staying away from others if you have been in close contact with someone with COVID) and isolation (staying away from others when you test positive for COVID). The recommendations for quarantine and isolation no longer differ by vaccination status.

    Please click here for current CDC guidelines of what to do if you were a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID.

  • Local Community Resources

    CHA has a website called CHA Connect where you can search for local social services.

    You can use CHA Connect to find things like housing assistance, food support and much more.

  • DPH Reopening Attestations

    As required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, CHA attests to continuing to meet specific requirements to reopen or expand services.

    Phase 1 Reopening Attestation

    Phase 2 Reopening Attestation

  • COVID-19 Treatment Clinic at CHA

    CHA offers COVID-19 treatments using antiviral medications. 

    When used early, these therapies can help treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk patients.

    How to Get Connected to Care

    There are several ways to access these treatments:

    • Your CHA provider can place a referral for you
    • You can self-refer by calling 781-338-0280
    • A non-CHA provider can make a referral for you by completing our Google form or by downloading and faxing a referral form to 978-367-9946.
    Online Referrals (Google form)

    Download and fax: Remdesivir (PDF)

    Available Treatments

    PAXLOVID and Molnupiravir are oral medications (by mouth) that may be given within 5 days of symptom onset.

    Remdesivir (VEKLURY) is an intravenous (IV) antiviral medication which requires infusion on 3 consecutive days and must be started within 7 days of symptom onset.

    Bebtelovimab and Evusheld (monoclonal antibodies) are no longer available for use in the treatment of COVID. 

    Please remember that medications are not a substitute for vaccination. 

    Everyone is still encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they can, whether it is a first, second or booster dose.

  • Need A COVID-19 Test?

    CHA is no longer offering drive-thru testing. Please visit the state website for a list of other testing locations.

    At-⁠home tests are now available at local retailers and pharmacies. If you have health insurance through an employer or Marketplace, your insurance will pay you back for 8 at-⁠home tests each month for each person on your plan. Learn more. 

    Patients who need a COVID test before surgery should follow your pre-operation directions for testing.

  • Visiting Patients

    Please see our current visitor standards for details.

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