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Town of Maynard Urges Vigilance as Community Reaches High Risk Designation for COVID-19

MAYNARD —Town Administrator Greg Johnson and the Maynard Board of Health are urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community reaches a high risk designation for the disease.

January 7, 2021 Melissa Proulx Client News, City/Town News, COVID-19

January 7, 2021 by Melissa Proulx

For immediate release

MAYNARD —Town Administrator Greg Johnson and the Maynard Board of Health are urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community reaches a high risk designation for the disease.

According to the public health data released on Thursday, Jan. 7, the Town’s designation has been elevated to “Red,” indicating a “high risk” of spread in the community. The average daily incidence rate for the Town of Maynard is 44.6 per 100,000 residents, up from 30.9 last week.

Maynard officials report that there have been 71 cases of COVID-19 in the community over the last two weeks. There have been a total of 353 cases in Maynard since the start of the pandemic.

Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid high risk activities, especially indoor social gatherings, and all Massachusetts residents are under orders from the Governor to wear masks at all times while in public. 

Additionally, Governor Charlie Baker announced that temporary capacity and gathering limits put in place on Dec. 26 will be extended to Jan. 24. This includes restaurants, office spaces, retail businesses, places of worship and fitness and health clubs. To view all the full list of restrictions and limits, click here. 

“Like many communities across the Commonwealth, we are seeing a significant rise in the number of cases now that the holiday season has ended,” Town Administrator Johnson said. “In order to prevent any further spread of this disease in our town, we must continue to take the necessary safety precautions, such as a wearing a mask in public and staying home if you are feeling sick. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”

Additional COVID-19 prevention tips from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health include:

  • Remember that an infected individual can spread COVID-19 before they have symptoms, which is why social distancing, maintaining a minimum of 6 feet from others, is critical.
  • Those who must go out are urged to:
    • Avoid gathering in groups
    • Maintain six feet from people outside your household
    • Do not shake hands or hug
    • Wash your hands often
  • Those who are at a high risk for COVID-19, including those over the age of 65 and with underlying health conditions, are advised to stay home and avoid non-essential tasks and errands
  • Wear a mask in indoor and outdoor spaces at all times.
  • Face coverings should:
    • Cover the nose and mouth
    • Fit snugly and comfortably against the side of the face
    • Be secured with either ties or ear loops
    • Permit breathing without difficulty
    • Be able to be washed and machine dried without damage. Face masks should be washed regularly depending on the amount of use.

For more information about COVID-19 prevention and symptoms, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website here and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website here.

For the latest COVID-19 case numbers in the Town of Maynard, click here.

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Maynard, MA 01754
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