Posted on: January 21, 2022
THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) HAS UPDATED THEIR GUIDANCE ON TYPES OF MASKS AND RESPIRATORS(Please click HERE to enlarge the Infographic below)
Key Considerations:
- The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a list of NIOSH-app...
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Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Health Department
Posted on: January 20, 2022
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced that a small stand of trees was found to be infested in Shrewsbury, MA (Worcester County) with the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula; SLF) earlier in...
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Spotted Lanternfly Report
Health Department
Posted on: January 19, 2022
Effective 01-19-22, every home in the U.S. can order FOUR (4) free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free, there are no shipping costs, and you do not need to enter a credit card number. Read on to learn how to get your free tests!
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Health Department
Posted on: January 10, 2022
Mercantile Center, 201 Commercial Street, Worcester, MA 01608
UMASS Memorial Health FREE COVID-19 Testing Schedule - January 2022
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Thurs...
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UMass Health COVID-19 Information
Health Department
Posted on: January 4, 2022
Date of Record: December 29, 2021
The Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the launch of Take the First Step, a campaign to help adults quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products. The campaign encourages residents consid...
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MA Department of Public Health Website
Health Department
Posted on: January 14, 2022
The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering some cold weather reminders.
Extreme Cold Safety Tips:
- Stay indoors as much as possible, especially during extreme cold and high winds.
- Check on elderly friends and neighbors often...
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Cold Weather Safety Tip Brochure
Health Department
Posted on: November 23, 2021
In July of 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration had launched the Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free testing to residents in targeted communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This Program has now been extended through...
Posted on: December 27, 2021
COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE IN-HOME VACCINATIONS BECAUSE THEY ARE UNABLE TO GET TO A VACCINE LOCATION
ELIGIBILITY
In-home vaccinations are available for anyone who is unable to get to a vaccine location, including chil...
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COVID-19 In-Home Vaccination Program
Health Department
Posted on: December 7, 2021
BOARD OF HEALTH100 MAPLE AVENUESHREWSBURY, MA 01545508-841-8384
Dear Shrewsbury Residents:
Despite the Town's best efforts to avoid the global supply chain issues affecting the availability of sodium fluoride, the Town of Shrewsbury inventory has now been d...
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Sodium Fluoride Correspondence from the BOH
Health Department
Posted on: November 9, 2020
Worcester Regional Medical Reserve Corp. (WRMRC) is looking for volunteers!
Looking for volunteers to assist with flu clinics and the potential COVID-19 vaccine. Seeking volunteers who have excellent customer service and organizational skills and the desir...
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Health Department
Posted on: January 21, 2022
Five hundred and thirteen (513) Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since January 14, 2022, bringing the cumulative total to 6,597.
Effective October 12, 2021 the Shrewsbury Board of Health voted to require fa...
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Press Release of January 21, 2022
Board of Selectmen