Self-Quarantine To Prevent Coronavirus: Wayland Health Board

WAYLAND, MA — Although no local cases have been confirmed yet, the Wayland Board of Health is advising town residents to pay attention to advice about self-quarantine as the new coronavirus spreads in Massachusetts.

"[A]s a matter of prevention regarding spread of this disease, it is extremely critical to follow the CDC self-quarantine guidelines to prevent further widespread community transmission of respiratory illness caused by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)," the letter says.

It goes on to say people who have traveled recently to countries with Level 3 travel advisories about COVID-19 — Italy, South Korea, Iran, and China — should self-quarantine for 14 days, the letter says.

Over just the last week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts has jumped to 28. Fifteen of those cases were announced on Sunday. All but one are "presumptive positive," which means the CDC has yet to affirm that the cases are in fact COVID-19.

Over the weekend, a number of local school districts canceled classes this week due to coronavirus exposure. Natick, Wellesley, and Lexington have all confirmed residents with presumptive positive COVID-19 tests.

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Read more about the local COVID-19 outbreak:

• Newton Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• 60 From Boston Hotel Head To Hospital To Test For Coronavirus
• WPI Halts Travel Over Coronavirus, Leaves Students 'Scrambling'
• Natick Cancels School Trips In Response To Coronavirus
• 2 Wellesley Schools Close Early, Parent Positive For Coronavirus