Town Of Dedham: A Message From The Board Of Health – March 4, 2022

Dedham MA

04 March, 2022

9:08 AM

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Press release from the Town of Dedham: 03/04/2022 8:30 AM DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of March 3, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Can't see the table below? Click here to view the original story. NOTE: These numbers do not include people who tested positive with at-home antigen tests. Updated CDC COVID-19 Community Levels The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their COVID-19 Community Levels tool which helps communities decide what prevention steps to take against COVID-19 based on data. Data sources include hospital beds in use, hospital admissions, and COVID-19 cases. Levels include low, medium, and high. Currently Norfolk County is deemed low with recommendations to stay current with VOCID-19 vaccinations and get tested if you have COVID-like symptoms. More information can be found on the CDC's website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Dedham Residents in Need The Town of Dedham purchased a limited supply of at-home COVID-19 tests to distribute to residents disproportionately impacted by the pandemic using available funds through the American Rescue Plan Act, commonly referred to as "ARPA". The Town is using the below criteria to determine resident eligibility. Low-income status Mobility issues At-risk for severe illness (per CDC guidelines - including people over 65 and those with medical conditions) At this time, the at-home test distribution is a one-time-only resource for residents that fit the criteria above and has been established to prioritize those in need within our community. Please contact the Health Department at (781) 751-9220 if you believe you are eligible and are interested in receiving a free at-home test.   COVID-19 Vaccine Residents 5 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and residents 12 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 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.