Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID -19 - June 25, 2020

Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID-19

(Saugus, MA) June 25, 2020 - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Town of Saugus of 556 confirmed cases of COVID-19.  According to the Saugus Health Department this includes 36 deaths in Saugus.  Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic.     

Massachusetts health officials have announced as of June 24, 2020, 48 more people have died in the Commonwealth after contracting COVID-19, bringing the state total to 7,938. In addition, there were 172 newly reported cases. So far, 107,611 cases in total have been confirmed while 790,223 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 Governor Baker has a safer at home advisory, wear a cloth face cover over their face when around others, practice social distancing, avoid gatherings, and to follow the CDC and MDPH guidance. 

Again, this is a reminder that as the CDC and MDPH has provided guidance to everyone regarding preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus 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
  • Safer at home advisory from Governor Baker
  • 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.