DIGHTON — The Town of Dighton reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Dighton.
Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition Awarded Public Health Excellence Award, Town of Norwood to Serve as Fiscal Agent
NORWOOD — Superintendent of Public Health Sigalle Reiss is pleased to share that the Norfolk County-8 (NC-8) has been awarded a grant by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) as part of the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services.
Randolph Officials Provide Update Regarding Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
RANDOLPH — Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Richard Donovan, Public Health Director Gerard Cody and Town Manager Brian Howard report that, effective immediately, vaccination clinics in the Town of Randolph will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine following the direction of the Massachusetts Department of Public Heath.
Town of Maynard Designated as “Medium Risk” Community for COVID-19
MAYNARD —Town Administrator Greg Johnson and Board of Health report that the Town of Maynard has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, resulting in an increased risk designation from the Commonwealth.
Cape Ann Mass in Motion Awarded DPH Funds to Support Seniors on the GO Program
GLOUCESTER — Public Health Director Karin Carroll and Cape Ann Mass in Motion Grant Coordinator Jennifer Donnelly are pleased to share that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently awarded Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds to support the Cape Ann Seniors on the GO program.
Raynham Police and Fire Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against Spread of COVID-19 Following Red ‘High Risk’ Designation
RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Town of Raynham has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, resulting in an increased risk designation from the Commonwealth.
Town of Swansea Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Against Spread of COVID-19 Following Rise to Yellow ‘Medium Risk’ Designation
SWANSEA — The Town of Swansea is urging the community to follow COVID-19 prevention guidance following another rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently.
Avon Health Officials Urge Continued Vigilance as Town Drops to Grey ‘Very Low Risk’ Status for COVID-19
AVON — Town Administrator Gregory S. Enos and Health Agent Kathleen Waldron are pleased to share that the town of Avon is now designated “Grey,” indicating its rate of positive COVID-19 tests has fallen over the past few weeks.
Town of Bridgewater Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 Following Recent Rise in Cases
BRIDGEWATER — Town Manager Michael Dutton and Health Agent Eric Badger report that the Town of Bridgewater has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, and are urging the community to follow COVID-19 prevention guidance.
Town of Dedham Encourages Residents to Complete State COVID-19 Community Impact Survey
DEDHAM — Town Manager Leon Goodwin and Dedham Board of Health Chairwoman Leanne Jasset are encouraging residents to take the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey made available by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).