WORCESTER – A third individual from Worcester has tested positive for coronavirus. All three individuals are being monitored by the Worcester Division of Public Health [WDPH] and are in isolation.
Of the five other cases under investigation by the WDPH, four have tested negative. Results are still pending for the fifth.
In a briefing Monday evening Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus also reported a number of other updates.
City Buildings
Starting Wednesday, March 18, a number of buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. They are:
- City Hall
- The Senior Center
- Worcester Public Library
- Department of Public and Parks buildings
- 25 Meade St.
Virtual participation in public meetings is not available.
Public Meetings Phone Conference System
Worcester has implemented a phone conference system so members of the public can take part in open meetings. The numbers are:
- Esther Howland Chamber: (415) 655-0001 (Access Code: 735751404)
- Levi Lincoln Chamber: (415)-655-0001 (Access Code: 730323290)
Meetings and location can be found on the City’s municipal calendar.
For COVID-19 Information
Starting Thursday, March 19, the COVID-19 information line will be open. Individual who are awaiting test results or have tested positive for COVID-19 will be able to call for information or speak to a nurse between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. The number is (508) 7999-1019
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The latest information on COVID-19 will be posted on the City’s website.
All programming not related to COVID-19 on the City Government Channel (Channel 192 on Charter) has been suspended.
