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Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID-19 - April 21, 2020

Posted on: April 21, 2020 - 5:23pm

Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID-19

(Saugus, MA) April 21, 2020 - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Town of Saugus of 191 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 4 deaths.  The Saugus Health Department reports that the deceased were originally suspected but have now been confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19.  The Health Department also reports that the deceased all had other underlining health conditions.   

Massachusetts health officials have announced 152 more people have died after contracting COVID-19, bringing state total to 1,961. So far, 41,199 cases in total have been confirmed while 175,372 people have been tested for the virus.

The Saugus Health Department strongly believes that additional unrecognized cases DO exist in Saugus.  Due to the fact that they are undetected, some of these infected individuals may not be properly isolated or quarantined, which is why the continues to strongly request that everyone stay at home unless it is essential, wear a cloth face cover over their face when around others, practice social distancing, avoid gatherings, and to follow the CDC and MDPH guidance.  The Saugus Health Department expects those numbers to increase considerably during this surge, as does every other community in Massachusetts.

Again, this is a reminder that as the CDC and MDPH has warned everyone these couples of weeks in Massachusetts are when they expect the peak of the COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth. 

Please follow CDC and MDPH guidance to prevent COVID-19 illness by:

  • Clean your hands often for at least: 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Stay at least 6 feet between yourself and others
  • Stay home as much as possible – only leave for essential reasons
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others

Please stay healthy and please call us with any needs.  We are her for you.

For more information, contact the Saugus Health Department at (781) 231-4117 and/or the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.