Town officials attributed the change to a cluster of cases at one location.
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Violators of the the order may be subjected to a fine or criminal prosecution, the town said.
"We have not seen a surge really in the Melrose or Wakefield communities at this point," Health Director Ruth Clay said.
The town has received reports of masks and gloves blowing into roadways and yards.
The town has implemented new parking restrictions to deter visitors to Lake Quannapowitt.
Town Administrator Stephen Maio has announced Wakefield's first coronavirus-related death.
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
The Health Department expects the number of cases to increase as testing becomes more widely available.
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Health officials have ordered the closure of all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
The town's services for those in need include the Emergency Fund and Food Pantry.
The health department is "well-prepared" to respond to the virus at a local level if necessary, town officials said.
Residents of all communities are welcome.
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During the month of May, the American Red Cross urges donors to donate blood for patient emergencies.
According to the DEA, many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
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