By Beth David, Editor
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker this week imposed new restrictions on businesses, and warned residents about holiday gatherings.
The state is experiencing a new surge in Coronavirus cases, prompting the state to open a field hospital in Worcester, and to urge residents to stay vigilant against the virus even as a vaccine has come online.
It will take months for everyone to vaccinated, so people need to stay vigilant and continue to wear masks, practice physical distancing, and wash/sanitize hands frequently.
Gov. Baker said that the numbers showed a clear uptick in cases as a result of gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday. He urged residents not to celebrate the holidays with anyone outside of their households.
For more information, visit www. mass.gov
The numbers
As of 12/10, Acushnet was still in the red with a total of 375 cases, 80 in the last 14 days (active), and a positive test rate of 7.02%.
Fairhaven has moved back to red, with 712 total cases, 160 in the last 14 days (active), and a positive test rate of 47.19%.
Visit mass.gov “community-level data” to see the weekly health reports.
Testing Available
Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford all hold regular testing clinics for residents. See pages 5, 8, 9 for details. Free daily testing for all Mass. residents is available daily at the Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot in New Bedford, BY appointment. Call 401-654-4679 with questions; for other sites in NB, visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/covid-19-resources-2/
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