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: 6.17.2021 CC: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL A communication from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, transmitting questions from City Councillors regarding the COVID-19 Public Health Update for June21, 2021.

2 CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: June 21, 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE QUESTIONS COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN 1. Can the City Manager talk about the recent actions by the Governor and how they will impact Cambridge COUNCILLOR NOLAN 1. During the pandemic, there was a welcome reduction in traffic in the city and a reduction in the use of vehicles, which generally worsen our air quality and sustainability initiatives. What are the city’s plans for working with all stakeholders to ensure that people working, studying, and living in Cambridge increase their use of non-car transportation? 2. What are the public health guidelines – current and under discussion - related to the possibility of requiring vaccination for certain activities once the vaccines are beyond emergency approval and age eligibility expands? COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER 1. What are the plans for the City’s free COVID testing program for the summer? Can the changes to the CambridgeSide testing location and any other locations be clarified? MAYOR SIDDIQUI 1. Regarding the reopening of Cambridge Public Library branches, some have raised concerns about masks not being currently required. This has raised concerns about safety for children under 12 (who cannot be vaccinated) and others who may be immune compromised. Are there any plans to implement limited mask policies and/or special browsing times for immune-compromised individuals at the Main Library and CPL branches?