Coronavirus: Northborough Reports 31 Confirmed Cases

NORTHBOROUGH, MA — Northborough reported 31 positive cases of the new coronavirus in town, as of Monday. The new case number is an increase of six cases from the last time the town reported numbers on March 31.

Anyone considered to have been in close contact with a confirmed case will be contacted by the Board of Health with proper instructions regarding quarantine and testing.

The Northborough Board of Health is stressing practicing social distancing, "It is imperative that residents continue to practice social distancing which includes avoiding larger groups of people and staying home as much as possible," the board said in a statement.

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