March 19 BOH update - 1 confirmed case
March 19, 2020 - Northborough Board of Health FIRST CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE
On March 19, 2020 the Northborough Board of Health was informed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) that a Northborough resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is being treated at a local hospital. The Northborough Board of Health will continue to work with MDPH to ensure any affected residents are properly monitored, quarantined and isolated as each case dictates. As of March 17, 2020, there are 256 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts.
To view the most recent MDPH updates regarding numbers of cases in Massachusetts by state and county:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-cases-quarantine-and-monitoring
Preventing Exposure is Key
The following precautionary actions will help prevent exposure to any respiratory viruses, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- Cough/sneeze into a tissue and dispose of used tissues immediately. If you do not have a tissue then cough/sneeze into the crook of your elbow, not on your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, which can accelerate the spread of infections.
- Avoid close contact with others who are sick.
If you are sick, seek health care and avoid contact with others and avoid large social gatherings, meetings, and events.
Contact Information
Casey Mellin, Health Agent
508-393-5009 or e-mail: cmellin@town.northborough.ma.us