Public Health Updates as of 2/11/2026

To keep the community updated on public health developments, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) will provide regular updates on its website and in this dedicated space in the City of Cambridge’s daily email. Look for a recap of important public health information every other week.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Launches New Way to Report Food-Related Illnesses 
The state health department now has a centralized system to collect information about illnesses that you suspect are related to food. If you or a family member has a food-borne illness, it is important to report it to public health officials. When you complete the online form, the information goes to MDPH where it is reviewed and shared with local health departments for follow-up. Visit Report My Meal to learn more.

CPHD Publishes Annual Communicable Disease Report
The 2025 edition of the Cambridge Communicable Disease Report is now available.  This document reports cases of COVID, flu and other respiratory illnesses; vector- borne and food-borne illnesses; and other reportable diseases among Cambridge residents. 2025 data and 5-year averages from 2020 – 2025 are presented. 

CPHD Shares FY25 Annual Report
Learn more about the work of your health department in the community! The report is available on the CPHD website.