Data shows Massachusetts has passed through the record-setting surge caused by the omicron variant, but the COVID-19 pandemic is not over.In the video player above you’ll find new, daily insights and advice from local medical experts who answer your questions about how to safely navigate this new phase. The first case of the highly-transmissible omicron variant in Massachusetts was identified in early December. As of early February, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the variant and a sub-variant account for 100% of the cases in the United States.As the surge subsides, state officials have announced a relaxation of some statewide preventative measures but individual Massachusetts communities are taking a patchwork of different approaches. For example, state officials are dropping the mask mandate for K-12 schools as of Feb. 28, but some cities will keep the rule in place. Boston is tying the eventual relaxation of several policies, including the vaccine mandate for indoor businesses, to certain city-specific public health metrics. So what’s the right level of caution for you and your family? What do you need to know to feel safe? Send your questions to ask@wcvb.com and we’ll have local medical experts answer your question during our live broadcasts. MASSACHUSETTS CORONAVIRUS CASESSymptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, as well as new loss of taste or smell. Further details are available here.This state website will help you locate the nearest COVID-19 testing facility. Massachusetts also has an online resource that allows you to assess your symptoms and find the right care.For more information on coronavirus and testing, you can also call 211, which is a 24-hour state-supported hotline.PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Boston and some other communities have are now requiring many indoor businesses to check the vaccination status of customers and patrons entering their establishment.Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he does not support the mandates but his administration signed up with a digital health card system that allows individuals to verify their status against the state database and download a copy of the information with a scannable code. In Boston, city officials launched a different app modeled after the one used in New York City. With this option, individuals photograph their vaccine card or those belonging to family members and store the information inside the app. BREAKTHROUGH CASES IN MASSACHUSETTSMassachusetts public health officials track the number of COVID-19 cases among people who’ve been fully vaccinated against the virus. These are often called “breakthrough” cases and their rise in the face of the contagious delta variant has contributed to interest in the idea of booster shots.Breakthrough infections can cause disease with symptoms, and some people can have no symptoms at all. Research has shown that if people become infected after vaccination, typically they get a milder case.Officials began to publish data about breakthrough cases routinely during August.MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITALIZATIONSIf you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately, the CDC said.Emergency warning signs include:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusion or inability to arouseBluish lips or face*This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerningDOCTORS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONSLocal doctors join NewsCenter 5 almost every day to answer questions about COVID-19, the emerging variants and the latest information about vaccinations or treatments. Watch the latest interviews in the video player above. If you have a question for the doctors, please email it to newsroom@wcvb.com for consideration. Vaccines and booster shotsAll three COVID-19 vaccines in use in the United States — Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — have been shown to be highly protective against severe disease resulting in hospitalization or death due to known coronavirus variants and remain the single best way for people to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community, according to health officials.There are more than 1,000 locations across Massachusetts to get vaccinated or receive a booster shot. The vaccine is free, and no ID or insurance is required for vaccination. Visit vaxfinder.mass.gov for a list of vaccination locations. Click here to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines from state health officials. Kid-sized doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gained federal authorization in November, making the jab available to children between the ages of 5 and 11. The federal government promised enough doses to protect the nation’s 28 million children in the age group. Meanwhile, booster shots of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are also available for millions of adults who already completed their initial vaccine course.Are you eligible for a booster shot? Find vaccination appointments in MassachusettsThose who received Pfizer or Moderna shots first are eligible for booster shots if your last dose was at least six months ago and you’re over the age of 18.Anyone who got a J&J shot at least two months ago is eligible, regardless of age or other factors. The different rule is because the J&J vaccine was found to be less effective than two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer formulas, and health authorities decided it was important for the J&J recipients to achieve a similar level of protection. As for the timing, J&J simply tested more people with a two-month booster than one at six months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration didn’t recommend that people switch vaccine brands but left open the option. Preliminary results of a government study found an extra dose of any vaccine triggered a boost of virus-fighting antibodies regardless of what shots people got to begin with. For people who originally got a J&J vaccination, the Moderna and Pfizer shots appeared to offer a stronger boost. But researchers cautioned the study was too small to say one combination is better than another.MASSACHUSETTS FATALITIES