ARLINGTON — Public Health Director Natasha Waden reports that the Arlington Health Department is closely monitoring a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases at St. Agnes, a private school in town.
Arlington Department of Health and Human Services Reminds Residents Risk of Coronavirus Remains Low
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Health Department has been actively monitoring the global spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, and wishes to notify residents that the risk of catching the virus remains low.
Arlington Health Department to Offer Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children and Seniors
The Arlington Health Department encourages residents to be proactive by getting a flu shot at one of the Health Department’s upcoming vaccination clinics.
Health Department Reports West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Arlington
ARLINGTON — Christine Bongiorno, Director of Health and Human Services, reports that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito samples in Arlington.
Arlington Health Department to Conduct Voluntary Drinking Water Testing in Schools
ARLINGTON — Christine Bongiorno, Director of Health and Human Services, announces that, in conjunction with Arlington Public Schools and Superintendent Kathleen Bodie, the Town of Arlington has applied for a grant through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a full round of water testing within each of the public school buildings, develop a regular sampling program and a plumbing profile in each school.
*Media Advisory* Arlington Health Department to Host Sharps Collection Event
ARLINGTON — Christine Bongiorno, Director of Health and Human Services, announces that in conjunction with the Department of Public Works (DPW), officials will host a sharps collection event next month for residents to drop off their used needles, syringes and lancets.