The town of Brookline is urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community maintains a moderate risk designation from the state.
As of Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified Town officials of one hundred and twenty-six (126) additional confirmed positive cases of the virus in Winthrop since January 5. These bring the new total case number up to 1,530 cases with 33 deceased, 155 in isolation and 1,342 recovered.
Testing is still being offered at the McKenna Basketball Courts. The schedule is as follows for the rest of this week:
Winthrop #Stopthespread COVID Testing Schedule
Thursday Jan. 14: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (walk up)
Friday Jan. 15: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (drive thru)
Indoor testing information will be announced when details
have been finalized with the State DPH.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 5,545 confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 433,297 since the start of the pandemic. State health officials also added 74 new confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 13,156. Sign up for our Newsletters An estimated 91,396 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report. Click here to see a graphical look.
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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new phase of the #StateWithoutStigMA public information campaign aimed at reducing the stigma of substance addiction that prevents people with substance use disorders from seeking treatment. The campaign launches at a time when the state is experiencing a slight rise in overdose deaths as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we continue to fight COVID-19, we remain aware of the impact the pandemic has had on the recovery community and residents struggling with addiction,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Building on the Commonwealth’s previous efforts to reduce the stigma around addiction, we are proud to launch the next phase of #StateWithoutStigMA to encourage people to seek the treatment they need and deserve, especially in these uniquely challenging times.”