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Posted on: May 6, 2021

[ARCHIVED] 1 Additional Positive Case of COVID-19 in the Town of Shrewsbury

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1 additional positive case of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since May 5, 2021 bringing the cumulative total to 2,939.

We are urging Shrewsbury residents to consider their own responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are still seeing community spread occurring despite vaccination efforts. It is crucial for us to keep our guards up and remain vigilant until herd immunity is achieved.   

The most effective ways to reduce your risk in contracting the virus and preventing the spread are:

๐Ÿ˜ทWear a mask.

๐Ÿ‘Wash your hands.

โ†”๏ธKeep your distance.

๐ŸงดClean & Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

๐Ÿ Stay home if you are sick or a household member is sick or waiting for test results.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌGet tested


๐Ÿ’‰Vaccine Info:  All residents are now eligible can preregister to book an appointment at a mass vaccination site at mass.gov/COVIDVaccine or dial Mass 2-1-1 for assistance. Residents age 60+ may call the Shrewsbury Senior Center at 508-841-8640 or Mass 2-1-1 for assistance. 


All residents 16+ who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can now be vaccinated.

Positive COVID-19 case reports will be updated each weekday. Weekend updates will be included in Monday's release. Click the link below for the press release.

Press Release of May 6, 2021
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