Wakefield In Third Week Of Higher Risk Designation

Wakefield MA

02 November, 2020

2:39 AM

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Press release from the Town of Wakefield: October 29, 2020 Tonight's Massachusetts COVID report places Wakefield in its third consecutive week as a higher risk (red) community; On Monday, November 2, we must roll back to Phase 3, Step 1 per the Governor's state-reopening guidance (Order 51). While the Town does not have many of the businesses that are most impacted by this rollback (like escape rooms, performance venues, and roller rinks), it requires gyms to scale from 50% to 40% capacity and limits outdoor gatherings to 50 people. November's Town Meeting, to be held at the High School Field House on November 7, is our municipal legislative body and is exempt from any orders limiting the size of gatherings. The ventilation at the Field House was independently evaluated as part of the school reopening protocols and is operating efficiently. Protocols will be in place to ensure proper distancing, and outdoor seating will be available at the event. With assistance from WCAT, Wakefield's Town Administrator, Health Director, and Emergency Manager will host an update call on Friday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the latest higher risk designation. You can join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85640820014?pwd=K0NJcjY1ZzlTRm9ocWdlbnR2N3BFQT09 or via phone at 1-646-558-8656 using meeting ID 856 4082 0014. To further adapt as case numbers increase, the Main Street dog park will post a 25-human capacity. The current regulations state that the park is for the use of, "Wakefield residents and their guests," but language will adjusted to be "Wakefield residents" to ensure our community can enjoy the area within the limitations. As cases continue to rise in town and across the state, it's important to remember the three Ws: Wash your hands, Watch your distance, and Wear a mask. For additional tips, visit the Centers for Disease Control. You can also learn about the state's "Stop the Spread" testing program and view nearby testing locations. This press release was produced by the Town of Wakefield.The views expressed here are the author's own.