Important Links and Best Practices
During these unprecedented time, it is imperative to stay up-to-date on current alerts and to follow best practices to stay healthy and keep others healthy.
All residents should read the CDC guidelines for personal hygiene and social distancing. These are the most important things any resident can do to help stop the spread and transmission of the coronavirus (or any virus!).
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- CDC Guide to Face Coverings (Proper use, Sterilization, and Instructions) NEW
- FDA Guidelines for Food Safety during the Pandemic
- CDC recommends the use of cloth face coverings in areas of community-based transmission
- www.Mass211.org provides up-to-date information Massachusetts residents are urged to use 2-1-1 for information, resources, and referrals regarding COVID-19. Operators are staffing this hotline 24/7 and translators are available in multiple languages. Residents with questions can dial 2-1-1 from any landline or cellphone or use the live chat option on the Mass 211 website.
- Text alerts to stay informed. Text COVIDMA to 888-777
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Update from the ABCC - No On-Premises Alcohol Consumption
- Best Practices for Prevention and Treatment
- Information for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
- Workplace, School and Home Best Practices
- USDA Guidance regarding food safety
- What to do if you are sick (CDC)
- How to prevent COVID-19 with social distancing (CDC)
- Steps to prevent illness
- How to protect yourself
- Flattening the Curve Information from Sturdy Memorial Hospital (Video)
- State of Massachusetts Assemblage Guidance from Governor Baker (March 15th)
- Large gathering Information from the CDC (March 15th)
- How to clean your smartphone (and other computer hardware)
