Purpose

(1) The purpose of 101 CMR 22.00 is to require COVID-19 Testing Vendors to disclose COVID-19 Test Results to EOHHS to effectively manage and coordinate the health and safety of Agency Staff, Clients, and the Commonwealth. (2) Nothing in 101 CMR 22.00 is intended to conflict, limit, or prohibit COVID-19 Testing Vendors from disclosing COVID-19 Test Results in any other manner authorized, permitted, or required by federal or state law. (3) Nothing in 101 CMR 22.00 is intended to conflict, limit, or prohibit the Department of Public Health or any other public health entity from receiving, using, or disclosing COVID-19 information under separate or existing authority.