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e. Mashpee Commons is requesting information about summer events, such as side <br /> walk sales, movie nights and bandstand performances. <br /> f. We looked at the DESE guidance for in-person learning and the revised protocols <br /> for close contacts. <br /> g. The Governor changed the reopening Massachusetts time frames. <br /> h. We looked at the J&J vaccine when that pause was issued. That occurred in the <br /> last several weeks and there were clinics that were affected because of that. <br /> i. We talked to Mashpee Village about small venue vaccines and have coordinated <br /> with Christ the King, the Barnstable Fairgrounds, the schools and the Fire <br /> Department regarding clinics. <br /> In response to a questions from Chair Baumgaertel, Mr. Harrington described the new <br /> protocols for determining close contacts in the schools. He reported that it increased the <br /> number of close contacts but, where the school is doing the pooled testing, it has worked <br /> out well. Mr. Harrington also explained that, for anything considered an event, a mask <br /> must be worn. In a public place where you have the ability to social distance, a mask is <br /> not required. A mask is required if you cannot socially distance. <br /> Chair Baumgaertel asked what the vaccination rates are looking like in Town and if we <br /> having any of the tracking information. Mr. Harrington responded that the state has been <br /> providing that on the state dashboard. The 75 and older are 96% vaccinated. The 19-40 <br /> year olds are the largest group of unvaccinated. Chair Baumgaertel expressed that it is <br /> good that the most susceptible population is at 96% because that certainly removes a lot <br /> of the risk. Having the other groups with a lower percentage brings up some concerns <br /> with the continuation of the spread of the disease. Mr. Harrington commented that a lot <br /> of the clinics are being run after hours so that they can get more of the working crowd. <br /> Cape Cod Healthcare and the Barnstable Fairgrounds were both holding clinics from <br /> 3:OOPM to 6:OOPM. We have put the clinics hours on social media to assist with getting <br /> the word out to the younger populations. Mr. Baumgaertel mentioned that there's a lot <br /> of misinformation that flows on social media, and he wished there was a better way to <br /> get the information out there. <br /> 4. Discussion of COVID Vaccination Plan. Mr. Harrington commented that, on May 3, 2021, <br /> the Governor stated that some of the mass vax clinics would be shut down and small <br /> venues used. The Board of Health has not received any specific guidance on the <br /> Governor's decision. Some of the local venues mentioned were religious sites and <br /> Councils on Aging. At this point, we will not be using the Council on Aging. The 65+ <br /> population is 96%vaccinated, and we have other facilities more suited for clinics than the <br /> Senior Center. In trying to get the vaccine to the smaller venues, Health Agents, along <br /> with the Fire Department have been contacting places like Mashpee Village, Mashpee <br /> Commons, Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, and the Schools to rally folks at the smaller, <br /> local level. <br /> We have had two clinics at Christ the King Church that are being offered through the <br /> Community Health Center. The latest clinic was on April 30t" and about 250 doses were <br /> administered. On April 29th, a clinic was held at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds for all <br /> 4 <br />