Belmont COVID-19 Metrics over a 14-day period Through September 5th Through September 11th Through September 18th Total Confirmed Cases 251 254 259 Deaths: 60 60 60 Confirmed 57 57 57 Unconfirmed 3 3 3 Avg. Daily Incidence Rate (Per 100k, in the last 14 days) 1.3 .05 2.09 Percent Testing Positivity 0.33% 0.12% 0.51% Overall Trend Decrease Decrease Increase

Senior Call Check:

The Council on Aging is utilizing employees and volunteers to reach out to Belmont Senior Citizens to check on their needs and wellbeing. These phone calls began on 03/27/2020. If you know any senior in the community, please advise them of this notice. If you are a senior and have a question about a phone call that you received please feel free to reach out to the Police non-emergency line at 617-993-2501. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

The Town will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available. Click on the link below for the latest update:

Click Here for Up-to-Date Belmont Public School Information

Here are some things you can do:

Keep yourself and others healthy

Wash your hands 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

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

Stay home when you are sick

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash

Actively Promote Social Distancing – encourage children to practice social distancing and good hygiene when interacting with family and friends of all ages.

Know the facts (and help prevent the spread of rumors)

Be sure you are using a reliable source for your information

CDC updates its website frequently with information and guidance about COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/nCoV

CDC continues to provide updates for travelers at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

MDPH provides regular updates for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus

The Belmont Health Department will post community wide advisories on the Town of Belmont’s home page if there is a change in risk level: www.belmont-ma.gov

CDC and Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health recommend the use of face coverings in public settings where it is difficult to maintain a social distance of six feet from others, for example, in a pharmacy or grocery store. More information on face coverings can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Please continue to remain calm and open-minded

History has seen many instances of societies excluding, blaming, or devaluing those feared to have an unfamiliar disease. Recent examples include Ebola, HIV, and past influenza pandemics where fear led to stigma and discrimination. In many instances, the discriminatory actions caused the health problems to worsen as those who felt alienated avoided seeking out health care and information they needed. We encourage you to continue to remain calm.

Questions?

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. When calling 911, please remember to notify dispatch of any possible COVID-19 symptoms or exposures.

You should contact your healthcare provider for all medical and health related concerns.

All other questions may be directed to the Belmont Health Department at (617) 993-2720.

If you are trying to reach the Belmont Veteran Service Officer (Robert Upton), please email rupton@belmont-ma.gov or call his line at 617-993-2725. During this unprecedented time, please understand that there may be some delay in sending a response. Thank you