Wilmington Vaccinates Dozens Of First Responders

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington vaccinated 70 town first responders at the town's Public Safety Center Thursday, Health Director Shelly Newhouse said.

Vaccinations for police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders began at clinics across the state Monday.

Newhouse was vaccinated Wednesday ahead of the town's clinic beginning Thursday.

Over the last 14 days, over 10 percent of Wilmington coronavirus tests have come back positive, resulting in 340 active positives, as of Wednesday.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.