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and the mandate is for all indoor spaces, which does include the schools. Dr. Perlmutter stated he is in favor of continuing mask mandate endorsement. Ms. Wolf-Fordham stated it is good to coordinate with the school system, and she is in favor of retaining mask mandate until March 15Ih 2022. Ms. Wolf-Fordham proposed to make a statement supporting the Health Department and Board of Health in Salem,because messages they received were full of invective,threats,and hate. Roll call vote: Dr. Geller — Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, Mr. Flynn — Yes, Ms. Wolf- Fordham— Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays- Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Tobacco Control Update—January Report 2022 Ms. Belanger gave a brief overview of the January Tobacco report. Dr. Heiger-Bernays expressed concern about youngsters being attracted to vaping. Dr. Geller agreed what Dr. Heiger-Bernays said. Health Staff Reports Ms. Belanger briefly described the health reports provided by Ms. McCartin. Ms. Belanger also provided the recruiting information of health agent and public health nurse. Ms. McCartin introduced housing cases and inspection in January. Ms. Belanger briefly discussed her work with the food recovery program in the schools. She stated Covid-19 test kits is on the way. Ms. Belanger also provided a membership certificate for the Lexington Board of Health in NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials). Ms. Wolf-Fordham expressed her appreciation to Ms. Belanger's work for the Board of Health. New/Old Business Ms. Belanger displayed the new mask mandate signage and the larger size available for businesses. Adiournment Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to adjourn at 8:52pm. Motion carried. All in favor. 6