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Four New Human Cases of West Nile Virus in MA

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September 11, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 11/26/2020

SUDBURY ELEVATED TO MODERATE RISK FOR WNV WITH SEVEN OTHER TOWNS. Message from the MA Department of Public Health. More →

Gov. Baker Announces New Initiatives to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

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August 10, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 8/31/2020

Governor Baker announces reducing outdoor gathering limits from 100 to 50 people. Postponement of Phase 3 – Step 2 Reopening schedule. New Enforcement Task Force created in order to assist communities in stopping the spread … More →

COVID-19 Executive Order for Travel Protocols Eff. Aug. 1, 2020

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July 24, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 8/8/2020

Governor Baker Mandates an Executive Travel Order for individuals traveling into Massachusetts beginning August 1, 2020. All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to: Please click here to … More →

Proposed Regulation for Masks and Face Coverings

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July 23, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 8/7/2020

Massachusetts Department of Public Health proposes regulations for face masks or face coverings to be worn at all times in public where a person cannot social distance.

COVID-19 Information and Updates

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July 22, 2020

| Health Department | Archived

In response to inquiries from the community, please bookmark this page for up to date information regarding Novel Coronavirus. More →

EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis Facts

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July 15, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 9/29/2020

FDA Recalls Hand Sanitizers That Could be Harmful

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July 10, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 7/25/2020

FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive … More →

Franklin County Has First Mosquito Test Sample of EEE

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July 6, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 7/21/2020

MDPH (Massachusetts Department of Public Health) announced that, thru testing, the State has had the first sample of a positive EEE mosquito in Franklin County (Western Massachusetts). For more information, please read the July 3rd … More →

MDPH Offers Summertime Safety Guidance

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June 27, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 9/12/2020

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has a comprehensive guide to basic summer safety. This guidance is recommended to reduce risk of infection from ticks and mosquitos. It also covers water, pool and window safety. … More →

Mass Dept. of Public Health Launches EEE/WNV Risk Tool

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June 26, 2020

| Health Department | Automatically Archived on 10/30/2020

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched a EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) WNV (West Nile Virus) risk tool. The level of EEE/WNV risk for each town is detailed on a color coded map and will … More →