City To Distribute Masks To Residents Saturday: Coronavirus

WOBURN, MA — Still trying to get your hands on some actual masks and upgrade from an old bandanna or scarf? The city of Woburn will be distributing masks to residents, Saturday.

Under a state order to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, all residents over 2 are required to wear masks whenever they are in public and physical distancing of at least six feet isn't possible. Any sort of face covering is permitted.

Masks will be available in the City Hall Parking Lot, 10 Common Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until supplies run out, Saturday. Each car will be given four masks.

Residents must show proof of residency, according to the announcement from Mayor Scott Galvin and the Board of Health. Homebound residents in need of masks should call the Board at 781-897-5920.

Woburn has 477 confirmed cases of the virus and 22 deaths, as of Tuesday.

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