questions for the COVID-19 update

1 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor TO: LOUIS A. DEPASQUALE, CITY MANAGER FROM: SUMBUL SIDDIQUI, MAYOR SUBJECT: COVID-19 UPDATE: QUESTIONS DATE: 4.29.2021 CC: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL A communication from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, transmitting questions from City Councillors regarding the COVID-19 Public Health Update for May 3, 2021.

2 CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: May 3, 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE QUESTIONS COUNCILLOR NOLAN 1. Now that other cities including Arlington, Watertown and Worcester are allowing in-person library hours, and now that it is clear that surface transmission does not occur, how soon is CPL planning to open to in- person and accelerate book returns? 2. There has been concern expressed by some families and staff about the safety of the Longfellow building on Broadway for students moving out of the Tobin building next year for the construction project. What are the circumstances at that building in terms of physical distancing and ventilation systems which allow schools to operate safely? What are the steps being taken to ensure the safety of students and staff in a building that has less outdoor and indoor space? MAYOR SIDDIQUI 1. What is the plan to resume onsite vaccination for homebound individuals now that J&J vaccine has been reauthorized for use? COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER 1. The Governor has announced reopening plans for the next few months into the summer. Which areas can we expect Cambridge to lift restrictions and where will the City be more stringent? In particular, when can the City expect to see modification to the outdoor mask mandate?