Woburn Coronavirus: City Asks Nursing Homes To Do On-Site Testing

WOBURN, MA — Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin issued an advisory Thursday requesting that the city's long-term care facilities conduct on-site testing of residents and staff. The state issued guidance earlier this week recommending the same.

The city has six long-term care facilities, a category which includes nursing homes, assisted living, and rest homes, Galvin. They should contact the state's Mobile Testing program about on-site testing, at 617-366-2350.

A number of the state's long-term care facilities have serious outbreaks of the virus, including Wilmington's AdviniaCare, where 19 residents have died.

Galvin's full order is available here.

Coronavirus case update

As of Thursday afternoon, the city has 146 confirmed cases of the new virus, including 61 active cases. Five residents have died while the remaining 80 patients recovered.

Fifty-six residents are currently in quarantine for potential exposure.

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