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COVID-19 Testing Update
In December 2020 the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea was able to provide over 700 free COVID-19 PCR tests to residents to help fight a rise in positive cases. No further dates are scheduled at this time.
Still in need of a free test? Visit https://www.mass.gov/stopthespread and visit one of the MA free testing sites.
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 INFORMATION CENTER
1/12/2021 - Essex County Total Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 to Date: 67,475
1/13/2021 - Manchester-by-the-Sea Total COVID-19 Positive Cases to Date (updated each Wednesday): 148 (Previous week 1/6/21 - 131)
Active Cases on 1/13/2021: 13
Effective November 2, 2020 all residents must wear a face covering when out in public regardless of distance.
January 13, 2021 Weekly COVID-19 Update
The Town continues to closely monitor evolving developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Residents are urged to follow the recommendations regarding good hygiene and personal action issued by the CDC and the MA Department of Public Health. Special alerts, if needed, will be sent out by the Manchester Board of Health. This page will be updated and communicated to the Manchester community as facts change. Please see helpful links from Board of Health and the Town below.
Here are some suggestions on how you can be prepared at this time:
Practice everyday preventive actions now. Remind everyone in your household of the importance of practicing everyday preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: Practice social distancing, avoid gatherings, avoid close contact with people who are sick, stay home when you are sick, cover your coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using a regular household detergent and water.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips:
- Dirty surfaces should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. For disinfection, a list of products with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved emerging viral pathogens claims, maintained by the American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), is available at Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fighting Productspdf. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
The information above has been provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Manchester COVID-19 Updates and Links:
January 6, 2021 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3613/Manchester-Press-Release-1621
December 30, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3595/Manchester-Press-Release-123020
December 23, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3583/Manchester-Press-Release-122320
December 18, 2020 Manchester COVID-19 Testing Offered at Allens.
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3572/MBTS-COVID-Testing-at-Allens-December-2020
December 16, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3571/Manchester-Press-Release-121620
December 9, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3563/Manchester-Press-Release-12920
December 2, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3549/Manchester-Press-Release-12220
November 25, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3541/Manchester-Press-Release-112520
November 18, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3522/Manchester-Press-Release-111820
November 11, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3505/Manchester-Press-Release-11420
November 4, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3505/Manchester-Press-Release-11420
October 28, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3490/Manchester-Press-Release-102820
Board of Health Letter to MERSD
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3495/BOH-Letter-to-MERSD
October 21, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://ma-manchesterbythesea.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3483/Manchester-Press-Release-102120
October 14, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3472/Manchester-Press-Release-101420
October 7, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3467/Manchester-Press-Release-10720
September 30, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3398/Manchester-Press-Release-93020
September 23, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3390/Manchester-Press-Release-92320
September 16, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3385/Manchester-Press-Release-91620
September 9, 2020
Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
https://www.manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3360/Manchester-Press-Release-90920
September 2, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3345/Manchester-Press-Release-90220
August 26, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3339/Manchester-Press-Release-82620
August 19, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
http://ma-manchesterbythesea.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3327/Manchester-Press-Release-81920
August 12, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3320/Manchester-Press-Release-81220
August 5, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
August 5, 2020 Update on COVID-19 and EEE
July 29, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
July 29, 2020 COVID-19 and EEE Update
July 22, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
July 22, 2020 COVID-19 & EEE Update
Board of Health Business/Workplace Complaint Form
MBTS Board of Health Complaint Form
July 15, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 and EEE
July 15, 2020 COVID-19 & EEE Update
July 8, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19 & EEE
July 8, 2020 COVID-19 & EEE Update
July 1, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
June 24, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
June 17, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
Public Health Protocol for Town Meeting
Public Health Protocol for Town Meeting
Manchester Phase 3 of Reopening Parks & Beaches
June 10, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
Manchester Phase 2.5 of Reopening Parks & Beaches
June 3, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
May 27, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
May 20, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
Manchester Phase 2 of Reopening Parks & Beaches
May 13, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
https://www.manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3178/Manchester-Press-Release-51320
Manchester Phase I Reopening of Parks & Beaches
May 6, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3140/Manchester-Press-Release-5620
April 29, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3128/Manchester-COVID-19-Update-42920
April 20, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3114/Manchester-Press-Release-42220
April 15, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
April 15, 2020 Manchester COVID-19 Update
April 13, 2020 Manchester Affordable Housing Trust Announces Emergency Rental Housing Payment Assistance
Manchester Affordable Housing Trust Rental Assistance Program
April 9, 2020 Manchester Businesses Open during COVID-19
Manchester Business Guide During COVID-19
April 8, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
April 8, 2020 Manchester COVID-19 Update
April 7, 2020 Update on Town Meeting from Alan Wilson
Town Moderator Letter to Residents
4th Quarter Tax Extension
http://manchester.ma.us/290/Tax-Collector
New Trash Collection Guidelines
http://ma-manchesterbythesea.civicplus.com/223/Public-Works
April 3, 2020 Manchester Update on COVID-19
http://manchester.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3086/April-3-2020-Manchester-Update-on-COVID-19
March 31, 2020 Board of Health Update Positive COVID-19 Cases
March 31, 2020 Board of Health Update
March 25, 2020 375th Anniversary Committee Update
375th Committee Update 3.25.20
March 23, 2020 Manchester Declares State of Emergency
MBTS Declaration of Emergency 3.23.20
March 23, 2020 Board of Health Update - First Positive Case
Manchester Board of Health Update 3.23.20
March 22, 2020 Manchester Response to COVID-19 - Closure of Beaches, Parks & Personal Care Businesses
Manchester Response to COVID-19 3.22.20
March 16, 2020 Manchester Response to COVID-19 - Changes to Town Operations
Manchester Response to COVID-19 3.16.20
MERSD School Updates
MA COVID-19 Updates and Links:
January 6, 2021 MA Gathering Reminder
December 22, 2020 New Order Issued for MA
December 22, 2020 Emergency Order
MA Rolls Back to Phase 3 step 1 on December 13, 2020
Isolation Guidance
Quarantine Guidance
November 19, 2020 Thanksgiving Guidance
November 19, 2020 While You Wait for Test Results
Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results
November 19, 2020 COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment
MA Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment
November 2, 2020 New Orders for Masks, Stay at Home and Gatherings
September 23, 2020 MA-DPH COVID Survey
August 19, 2020 Mandatory Flu Vaccine for MA Students
August 1, 2020 Travel Order
June 17-18 Free COVID Testing for People Attending Large Gatherings
MA Interactive Testing Map
MA Reopening Plan
MA Reopening Overview
May 1, 2020 MA Order on Face Covering
MA Official Order on Face Covering
May 1, 2020 MA Press Release on Face Covering
April 28, 2020 MA Extended Order
Gov. Baker Extends Stay At Home Order
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
CDC COVID-19 Facts
MA Frontline Worker Resource
April 14, 2020 MA Guidance for Non-Healthcare Essential Workers
April 14, 2020 Non-Healthcare Essential Workers
April 10, 2020 MA Issues Face Covering Advisory
April 7, 2020 MA Grocery Store Advisory
April 7, 2020 Grocery Store Guidelines
April 3, 2020 CDC Guidelines on Face Covering
April 3, 2020 MA Announces Community Tracing Collaborative
MA Community Tracing Initiative
March 31, 2020 Gov. Baker Press Release - Extended Closures
March 31, 2020 Gov. Baker Release
March 24, 2020 MA Stay at Home Advisory
March 15, 2020 Gov. Baker Press Release
March 15, 2020 Gov. Baker Press Release
State COVID-19 Information
MA Food Service Guidance
MA COVID-19 Unemployment Information
MA COVID-19 Unemployment Information
US CDC Website
MA Unsolicited Seed Mailing
If you have received a package of unsolicited seeds from a foreign country please follow the guidance provided by the MA Department of Agriculture here:
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- Paula Polo-Filias, Chair, 2021
Mission
The mission of the Board of Health is to protect the public health of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea through enforcement of health codes and regulations while promoting a healthy community.
Meetings
- 2nd and 4th week of each month.
- Plans must be submitted two weeks prior to meeting at which they will be reviewed
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Board of Health
Physical Address
10 Central Street
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
Phone: 978-526-7385Fax: 978-526-2009
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Ellen Lufkin
Administrative Assistant
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Mary Higgins
Public Health Nurse