For the design, development, implementation and oversight of the commonwealth's 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID 19, vaccine distribution plan; provided, that the department of public health, in developing the plan, shall take into consideration the recommendations of the health equity task force established in
section 2 of chapter 93 of the acts of 2020; provided further, that the department shall prioritize a geographically and socioeconomically-equitable distribution when developing the plan; provided further, that the department shall prioritize those communities disproportionately impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus when developing the plan; provided further, that the department shall seek public comment from stakeholders including, but not limited to, medical professionals, public health experts, persons representing populations vulnerable to the 2019 novel coronavirus and persons representing communities disproportionately impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus; provided further, that funds shall be expended for the public education and outreach campaign established in fiscal year 2021; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the Marshfield fairgrounds mini state site vaccination distribution center to provide reimbursements for re-occurring costs not covered by the Plymouth county cares program, of additional tents, heat, lighting and equipment maintenance to accommodate distribution of vaccines; provided further that the campaign shall be culturally competent, linguistically diverse and designed to inform residents of the commonwealth generally about vaccine testing, safety and efficacy; provided further, that the campaign shall rely on scientific and medically- accurate evidence and include partnerships with community-based organizations trusted in communities disproportionately impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus and local public health departments and health care providers serving gateway municipalities; and provided further, that not later than December 1, 2021, the department shall submit a report to the joint committee on public health and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (i) a summary of the public commentary received in regards to an equitable vaccine distribution; (ii) the current departmental recommendations for the commonwealth's vaccine distribution plan, including the role of local boards of health; (iii) the current state of implementing the plan; (iv) any anticipated state investments necessary to carry out the plan; (v) the proposed strategy for communicating the availability of a 2019 novel coronavirus vaccine to communities, including efforts to prioritize culturally and linguistically focused public awareness campaigns; and (vi) the department's plan to improve vaccine distribution coordination efforts with local boards of health
