Salem Officials: Avoid City Building If You Are Sick

Salem MA

13 March, 2020

5:31 PM

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SALEM, MA—In light of public health concerns arising from the coronavirus and the recent state of emergency declared by the governor, Salem officials said they are asking people who meet any of the follow criteria to not enter any city building to conduct municipal business. These criteria include the following: Persons exhibiting any flu like symptoms, including fever, runny nose and severe coughPersons who have been diagnosed with or have had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus.Persons with apparent symptoms of coronavirus, such as fever, severe cough, or shortness of breath.Persons who have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, board of health, or other medical provider, or health agency, or who reside with anyone who has been asked to self-quarantine.Persons who have traveled to any country designated as a level 3 country by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the last 14 days: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.htmlPersons who reside or have had close contact with someone who has traveled to any of the designated level 3 countries within the last 14 days.People who meet any of the above criteria are encouraged to conduct city business online at salem.com or call 978-745-9595 and someone will assist you, city leaders said. People who think they may have been exposed to coronavirus are urged to contact their healthcare provider immediately, according to city officials. Subscribe to Salem Patch for the latest on the coronavirus. Find your local Patch for more in your city or town.