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COVID-19 Information
General Information
- COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for the General Public
- COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings
- COVID-19 Vaccination Sites / In-Home Vaccination Program
- Massachusetts Mask Requirements
- Updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters are now authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC
Free at-Home Covid-19 Tests Kits Are Available
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
2209 State Road
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Public Health Department
Town Hall - 1st Floor
26 Court Street
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am to NoonEvery home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7 to 12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
COVID-19
At the Board of Health meeting on February 23, 2022, the board voted to rescind the Mask Mandate for all Town-owned buildings and replace it with a Mask Advisory, effective immediately.
The Board of Health strongly advises those who remain unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) or who have compromised immune systems to continue wearing N95, KN95, or KF94 face masks when in crowded indoor locations to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission and COVID-19 infections. This advice also extends to those who have elderly, unvaccinated, or immunocompromised family members at home.
COVID Vaccine Information
- Sign up for COVID-19 and vaccine alerts
- Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccination data and updates
Staying Healthy
Residents are advised to continue taking many of the same steps they do to help prevent colds and the flu, including:
- At-risk populations including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease should follow the additional recommendations from the CDC concerning what actions they should take.
- Avoid touching your eyes and face.
- Clean things that are frequently touched (like doorknobs and countertops) with household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
- Stay home when feeling sick.
- Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Mental Health
Take care of your emotional health and help others do the same. If you need emotional support during these stressful times:
- Behavioral Health Resources (PDF)
- Call 2-1-1 and choose the "CALL2TALK" option.
- Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741
- The Disaster Distress Helpline, 800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including disease outbreaks like COVID-19. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Text TALKWITHUS to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- Massachusetts Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCI) - 877-382-1609 (read more about this program)
- MassSupport - Free COVID-19 Counseling and Support
- Phone: 888-215-4920
Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm
- Phone: 888-215-4920
- Samaritans is continuing operations 24/7, as always. Call or text their 24/7 helpline any time at 877-870-4673.
- Additional resources
State and Federal Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH)
The MA DPH website is updated constantly with the latest guidance, including printable fact sheets in multiple languages - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)