Stay Informed

Key Public Health Messages for All Residents:

Avoid unnecessary travel and other unnecessary activities.
Protect yourself by following public health advice about keeping your hands clean and covering coughs and sneezes.
Stay home if you are sick. If you need to consult a health care provider, call ahead first or use telehealth services.
Protect others who are most at risk of COVID-19 by keeping your distance from people (at least 6 feet away from others), especially those who are older, and people living with chronic health conditions.
If you are outside, avoid crowds
- Stay at least six feet away from other people, aka "Social Distancing"
- Don’t shake hands or hug
- Don't touch public surfaces, such as railings, door handles or knobs, etc
- WASH YOUR HANDS
Stay connected to friends and loved ones by phone or through other technology.
Get information from trusted sources. Visit https://www.mass.gov/covid19 for the latest news, case counts, and lab testing results.
Take care of your emotional health and help others do the same. If you need emotional support during these stressful times:
- Call 2-1-1 and choose the “CALL2TALK” option.
- Samaritans is continuing operations 24/7, as always. During this unprecedented time, it can feel overwhelming to receive constant messages about COVID-19. Call or text their 24/7 helpline any time at 877-870-4673.
- The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including disease outbreaks like COVID-19. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.