Tewksbury Officials: Masks Available For At-Risk Residents

TEWKSBURY, MA—For residents who are 60 and older or have a compromised immune system and need a mask, they may be able to get one free of charge. According to Tewksbury officials, the town has a limited number of face coverings for those most at risk for contracting the coronavirus.

Residents who are more susceptible to COVID-19 can put in a request for a face mask by clicking on this link.

After clicking on the link, residents should include their name, address and phone number so town staff can make arrangements for pickup or delivery.

For residents who do not have access to a computer, they can call the town manager’s office at 978-640-4300.

Since quantity is limited, town officials said only one mask per resident will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

"It is important to note that the mask is a face covering that provides additional protection from COVID-19 but it is not a replacement for proper hygiene such as washing hands, social distancing and only leaving your home if necessary," officials said on the town's official website.