Town Of Dedham: A Message From The Board Of Health - December 3, 2021

Dedham MA

03 December, 2021

9:09 AM

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Press release from the Town of Dedham: 12/03/2021 8:30 AM Below please find a chart of COVID-19 statistics for Dedham and the State as of December 2, 2021. There has been an increase in cases this week, likely due to holiday gatherings. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov.  Can't see the table below? Click here to view the original story. MA data taken from www.mass.gov on December 2, 2021. Omicron COVID-19 Variant On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization classified the Omicron COVID-19 variant as a "variant of concern." Variants are common in all viruses, not just COVID-19, and can change a virus' behavior. As of December 2, 2021, there has been one case of the Omicron variant identified in the United States in northern California. There are still many unknowns about this variant. The CDC continues to study Omicron to determine if it has different levels of transmissibility or responds differently to COVID-19 vaccines than other variants. COVID-19 Vaccine Residents 5 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and residents 18 years and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 booster. The Board encourages anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. Vaccine appointments can be scheduled at www.vaxfinder.mass.gov.   Stay safe and be kind! Respectfully submitted by the Board of Health, Leanne Jasset, Chairman Mary Ellard, Vice-Chairman Noreen Guilfoyle, Member Below please find a chart of COVID-19 statistics for Dedham and the State as of December 2, 2021. There has been an increase in cases this week, likely due to holiday gatherings. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov.    Total Cases New Cases 14-day Percent Positivity Fully Vaccinated Residents MA data taken from www.mass.gov on December 2, 2021. Omicron COVID-19 Variant On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization classified the Omicron COVID-19 variant as a "variant of concern." Variants are common in all viruses, not just COVID-19, and can change a virus' behavior. As of December 2, 2021, there has been one case of the Omicron variant identified in the United States in northern California. There are still many unknowns about this variant. The CDC continues to study Omicron to determine if it has different levels of transmissibility or responds differently to COVID-19 vaccines than other variants. COVID-19 Vaccine Residents 5 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and residents 18 years and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 booster. The Board encourages anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. Vaccine appointments can be scheduled at www.vaxfinder.mass.gov.   Stay safe and be kind! Respectfully submitted by the Board of Health, Leanne Jasset, Chairman Mary Ellard, Vice-Chairman Noreen Guilfoyle, Member This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author's own.