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Massachusetts Launches COVID-19 Updates Via Text Message

By Tom Marino | March 24, 2020
Last Updated: February 2, 2021

Massachusetts has launched a new text-based notification system to deliver information to residents about COVID-19.

You can sign up for the system — AlertsMA —  by texting COVIDMA to “888-777.”

The AlertsMA service allows state and public health officials to send short messages and links. Residents can expect news, prevention information and information of interest related to COVID-19. 

Information is also available through the state’s information line by dialing 2-1-1. Further information is available on he state’s website: Mass.gov.

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