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March 30 BOH update - 25 confirmed cases

March 30, 2020 – 25 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Northborough Board of Health
As of March 30th, the Town of Northborough has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Northborough Board of Health will continue to work with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to ensure any affected residents are properly monitored, quarantined and isolated per the guidelines set by MDPH. It is imperative that residents continue to practice social distancing which includes avoiding larger groups of people and staying home as much as possible.

The Northborough Board of Health cannot release any personal information regarding cases due to federal laws under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA).  Each confirmed case will be contacted by the Board of Health. Those considered to have been in close contact with a confirmed case will be contacted by the Board of Health with proper instructions regarding quarantine and testing.

Massachusetts Launches New Online Health Tool Buoy
On Friday, the Baker-Polito Administration launched the Buoy Health’s online resource for residents to check their symptoms and connect with the appropriate health care resource. Over the weekend, more than 14,200 people completed online interviews with the tool. Buoy does not replace emergency medical care, but it may be used as a support for residents during the COVID-19 outbreak to connect them with appropriate health care resources if they display coronavirus symptoms. Buoy Health’s online 24/7 tool buoy.com/mass is free for Massachusetts residents and uses current COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  Additional resources are available on the State’s website Mass.gov
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Preventing Exposure is Key
The following precautionary actions will help prevent exposure to any respiratory viruses, including seasonal influenza and Coronavirus:

  • 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.
  • Practice social distancing.

Contact Information
Casey Mellin, Health Agent
voice:   508-393-5009
email:   cmellin@town.northborough.ma.us