CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Update

Public Health

The health and safety of our residents is of utmost importance to us.  The Town of Medway is keeping up to date with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations.  Please find a link to more information regarding precautionary measures you can take everyday to stay safe and healthy.

Helpful links:

Centers for Disease Control

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Mass.gov

Medway Police Department Update

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE (3/16/2020)

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE (3/16/2020) Governor Baker's Administration announced on Sunday, March 15th emergency actions to address COVID-19. Steps taken to protect residents health and safety to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 include the suspension of all public and private schools across Massachusetts for 3 weeks, and limited all restaurants to take out and delivery only as of Tuesday, March 17th.  In addition, the administration limited gatherings to 25 people. The new limit applies to all community, civic, public, leisure, faith-based events, as well as sporting events with spectators, concerts, and conventions. It covers fitness centers, private clubs and theatres. The new retrictions on schools, restaurants and large gatherings will be lifted on April 6th.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE (3/13/2020)

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE (3/12/2020)

As the landscape of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) changes minute by minute, Town Officials would like to make residents aware that we are closely monitoring the situation. All Department Heads are participating in an Emergency Preparedness Operations meeting this morning and we continue to monitor our overall operational plan on an ongoing basis. As it currently stands, the Senior Center continues to be open, but we are evaluating events on a case by case basis. The Senior Center is CANCELING it's St. Patrick's Day party (which was to be held on 3/19). We will keep you updated on any further adjustments. Please remember, if you show any symptoms or feel uncomfortable participating in events, please use caution and remain at home.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE (3/10/2020)

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE (3/10/2020)

The health and safety of our residents is of utmost importance to us.  We are keeping up to date with The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations.

Although the risk to Medway residents is low, everyone is urged during this cold and flu season, to take all precautions including the most basic of rigorous hand washing.

One segment of The Town of Medway's population we look to support is our senior population. The Medway Council on Aging will be monitoring developments of the virus. Please note, as we move forward, it may become necessary to make schedule adjustments to the Senior Center hours. It is also highly encouraged, that anyone experiencing flu or cold like symptoms, refrain from visting the Medway Senior Center until they have recovered.

Additionally, Police and Fire personnel, in partnership with the Medway Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, will be taking appropriate steps to protect all of our personnel as they respond to emergencies and calls for service during this period.  Further, our police and fire department stand ready to assist those in need according to established protocols.

You can access up-to-date information about COVID-19 on the MA DPH COVID-19.  Moving forward, we will continue to communicate as additional information is available to us.

Prevention

Many of the things you do to help prevent colds and the flu can help protect you against other respiratory viruses, including COVID-19:

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Clean things that are frequently touched (like doorknobs and countertops) with household cleaning spray or wipes.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.

Stay home if you are sick and avoid close contact with others.

Download a printable fact sheet: Stop the Spread of Germs: Respiratory Diseases like Flu and COVID-19.

There are currently no vaccines available to protect against this novel coronavirus infection.

For more information, please visit frequently asked questions about COVID-19.

Treatment

At this time there is no specific treatment for this novel coronavirus. Antiviral medications used to treat other types of viruses are being used but their efficacy is not known at this time.