The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with state, federal and local partners on the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and we continue to appreciate the essential role you have in responding to this evolving situation. 

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, OEMS is releasing the attached documents:

Memorandum on Emergency Measures Relating to EMS Due to COVID-19 OutbreakEmergency Statewide Treatment ProtocolAdvisory on Unprotected Exposure Reporting to EMS Personnel and First Responders for COVID-19

For the latest information, visit the DPH 2019 Novel Coronavirus website which is updated frequently: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus

Memorandum on Emergency Measures Relating to EMS Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Emergency Statewide Treatment Protocol (Protocol) Updates: The Department’s EMS Medical Director is issuing emergency Statewide Treatment Protocol updates. The updates provide guidance to EMS personnel for management of a patient who may have COVID-19.

Emergency Statewide Treatment Protocol

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocols version 2020.2 - Patient at Risk of COVID-19

Advisory on Unprotected Exposure Reporting to EMS Personnel and First Responders for COVID-19

For purposes of 105 CMR 172.000, Implementing of Massachusetts General Laws C. 111, § 111C, Regulating the Reporting of Infectious Diseases Dangerous to the Public Health, DPH is interpreting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (including infection with the SARS- associated coronavirus), included in the regulatory definition of “Infectious Disease Dangerous to the Public Health” to include SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.