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: 5.20.2021 CC: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL A communication from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, transmitting questions from City Councillors regarding the COVID-19 Public Health Update for May 24, 2021.

2 CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: May 24, 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE QUESTIONS COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER 1. What determination has the City made about continuing Cambridge’s eviction moratorium past the state’s declaration of a state of emergency on June 15? COUNCILLOR NOLAN 1. Since herd immunity is important to stop the spread and new variants are continuing to arise, it is important that we continue the successful drive to get everyone possible vaccinated. We are fortunate that due to concerted efforts our vaccination rates across different ethnic and racial groups outpace the state. Essential workers and other works who live elsewhere also deserve protection - once the vaccines are formally approved are there any plans to encourage everyone to get vaccinated – not only people who live in Cambridge but also those who work in Cambridge? 2. Once the emergency is lifted, what are the ways the city is constrained or not constrained in being able to respond to the situation of signs that public health may be compromised?