More Data on COVID numbers legislative trend

Where: Massachusetts

The legislation: S2695 (2020 | MA)

What COVID data does the legislature want public?

  •  Daily data on resident and staff COVID-19 cases at state licensed facilities
    • long-term care facilities
    • skilled nursing facilities
    • assisted living residences
  • Daily reports on the number of cases and fatalities among inmates and staff at all correctional facilities
    • staff cases would be listed by occupation to guide better training
  • Daily number of people tested for the virus
    • number who test positive within 24 hours
    • including demographics: gender, race, place of residence, age, disability status, & primary language

State House News Service via Governing | Massachusetts Bill Would Require More Reporting from Health Department