Health & Fitness
Message From The Dedham Board Of Health
Governor Baker continues to closely monitor confirmed cases in Massachusetts.
August 27, 2020
DEDHAM — In an effort to continue to update Dedham residents on state and local preparedness efforts and impacts related to COVID-19 (commonly referred to as Coronavirus), the Dedham Board of Health offers the following updates:
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Governor Baker continues to closely monitor confirmed cases in Massachusetts. Information related to confirmed cases throughout the Commonwealth can be found in the link below, which is updated weekly.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Board is working on schedules and plans for the annual Flu Clinics for the community. More information to follow.
With the school year fast approaching, we continue to be a resource for the School Committee and Superintendent in developing plans and protocols for the re-entry of students and staff.
The Board again wishes to remind residents that while COVID19 is in the forefront, please be mindful and aware of West Nile and EEE and take the necessary precautions.
The department continues to support the business community in the various stages of their reopening plan(s). Please visit www.mass.gov/reopening for a complete report and daily updates for Reopening Massachusetts.
Although Town Hall remains closed to the public, the Health Department is staffed and available to address all questions and concerns. We encourage residents and businesses to contact the office at 781-751-9220 with any questions or concerns.
The Board appreciates the continued collaboration with all Town departments in assisting residents and businesses adapt to the new normal.
The Board again wishes to remind the public to properly dispose of gloves and masks at all public locations.
Confirmed Cases
There are 449 confirmed cases of the virus in Dedham as of August 26, 2020. As a result of the recent increase in confirmed cases across the Commonwealth, the Board strongly urges residents to continue to practice social distancing, proper hygiene and the wearing of a face covering.
Resources
Residents are encouraged to visit the website, dedhamcovid19.com, for all town updates as the COVID-19 situation develops. Visitors can subscribe via email to receive notifications for new posts.
The Board wishes to thank the Health Department staff for their continued dedication during these unprecedented times.
Stay safe and be kind!
Respectfully submitted by the Board of Health
Leanne Jasset, Chairman
Kathy Reda, Vice-Chairman
Mary Ellard, Member
This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
