PEABODY — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce and the city’s Health Department are teaming together on a webinar to update local businesses on issues they are facing as the state continues to relax its COVID-19 guidelines.
“Throughout the pandemic, the Peabody Health Department has worked closely with businesses to help them implement the statewide COVID protocols necessary for them to operate safely,” said Director of Health Sharon Cameron. “As the public health data improves, many of the restrictions are being modified. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the PACC and its members to answer any questions businesses owners have about the upcoming phases of reopening.”
The event will be held on Wednesday, May 12 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. There is no charge to participate.
Cameron and Public Health Nurse Chassea Robinson, RN, MPH, will provide updates on the COVID vaccine, recently announced modifications to the state’s COVID guidelines regulations and will also provide information about the vaccination options available for businesses to help get their employees vaccinated.
Health Department partners, Christian Hassel and Dan Hoffenberg of Atlantic Ambulance will also speak about vaccination and testing efforts. Citizens Inn/Haven from Hunger Executive Director Corey Jackson will speak about the increase in food insecurity during the pandemic.
Other topics that will be discussed during the webinar include the who what and where of vaccination opportunities; how local businesses can help their employees navigate through the vaccination process; the vaccination ambassador program; side effects associated with COVID-19, including compromised mental health and food insecurity and recently-announced state phase updates.
The program also features a question-and-answer session.
To register, go to https://business.peabodychamber.com/events/catgid/6. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants following registration.
For questions or additional information, contact PACC Programs Director Maria Terris at [email protected].
Anne Marie Tobin can be reached at [email protected].
