THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 Page 25 TESTING | FROM PAGE 18 fection clusters. “Massachusetts’ robust and ~ HELP WANTED ~ Construction Help Wanted Seeking Full-Time Laborers Basic construction knowledge, MA Drivers License with clean driving record a must. EVERETT ALUMINUM Call Steve at: (617) 389-3839 ambitious program offering COVID-19 surveillance testing to all schools, charters, and special education collaboratives led the nation,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The science is clear that it is safe for kids to be in the classrooms, and this initiative has proved to serve as an invaluable tool for schools throughout the Commonwealth as they return to in-person learning.” “Access to this pooled testing program has given many school districts the information and assurance they need in order to be able to keep educating students in person safely and successfully,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are grateful to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services for undertaking this critical program on behalf of our students, teachers and school staff .” With initial state funding set to expire on April 18, 2021, the Baker-Polito Administration also announced that it will cover the costs of the COVID-19 pooled surveillance testing through the end of the school year, an effort made possible by additional federal funds specifi cally for COVID-19 testing – anticipated to total approximately $207 million for Massachusetts. Schools that are not yet enrolled in the program are encouraged to do so by contacting K12Covid19Testing@mass.gov, and can learn more at https:// www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/ pooled-testing/. The Administration also anFRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured nounced that it will now cover the costs of COVID-19 testing at sites dedicated to early education providers. In January, the Administration partnered with private and philanthropic funders, including supporters from the Massachusetts Early Education Funder Collaborative and BayCoast Bank, to launch a pilot COVID-19 testing program dedicated to providing on-demand Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing to child care providers and the families they serve to ensure easy access to testing when there is suspected COVID-19 exposure. The Department of Early Education and Care set up nine rotating drive-through testing sites throughout the Commonwealth, which are only open to child care providers and individuals affi liated with such programs. “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
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