State & Local Case Counts

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View Arlington daily case counts (State MAVEN stats compiled by the Health Dept.).





COVID-19 Testing for Arlington Public School System Teachers and Staff Conducted

The Arlington Health Department provided COVID-19 testing for over 400 Arlington Public School teachers and staff this week. Testing is an important strategy in slowing the spread of COVID-19 within the community. If you would like to be tested, please visit a free Stop the Spread testing site which can be found at mass.gov/stopthespread.



Town Announces Round 2 of Emergency Tenant Assistance Program

Pre-Application opens today; Apply by September 30

Round 2 of the Emergency Tenant Assistance Program will begin accepting pre-applications on September 16th from income-eligible households impacted by the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New income limits apply for this round. Read more about the program, application timeline, and income limits at arlingtonma.gov/planning



Town of Arlington COVID-19 Relief Fund Update

Nearly $150K raised, $43K distributed. Applications continue to be reviewed.

The Arlington COVID-19 Relief Fund provides emergency assistance to Arlington community members experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The fund, which was established by the Town of Arlington and the Arlington Health and Human Services Charitable Corporation, has raised nearly $150,000 to date. Read the full update at arlingtonma.gov/hhs.



Stay Vigilant About Safety Protocols

Stay home if you are not feeling well, do not attend events.

New COVID-19 cases often point back to gatherings and social events where someone attends who is not feeling well. Public health officials remind everyone as we head toward the end of summer and the into the holiday weekend to be vigilant about safety protocols. Group sizes in Massachusetts are limited to 50 for both public and private events and face coverings are required where gatherings of over 10 people from different households will be mixing. Continue to wash your hands and wear a face covering when you cannot social distance (stay 6’ away from others). If you are not feeling well, stay home and get tested.



Did You Receive a Call About Contact Tracing?

How answering that call helps stop the spread of COVID-19.

The State has created the COVID-19 Community Tracing program that works with local health departments in their contact tracing work. The program focuses on reaching out to people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and the contacts they have been close to, making sure they have the support they need to isolate or quarantine. When the MA COVID Team or Arlington Health Department calls, it is vital you answer the call and provide accurate information to help reduce the spread of the virus. Your information is strictly confidential and will be treated as the private medical record it is. Read more on how contract tracing works.



State Travel Order In Effect

All travelers entering Massachusetts, including both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order including filling out a Traveler form and quarantining for 14 days. Travelers from COVID-19 lower-risk States are not required to fill out the form. Full details can be found at mass.gov/MAtraveler.



Flu Vaccination Now Required for All Mass Students

Students will be expected to receive a flu vaccine by Dec. 31, 2020.

Read the State’s full release.



Apply for a Temporary Outdoor Dining or Outdoor Fitness & Arts Application

The process to apply is free and is meant to share limited park resources equitably. Please do not set up at the park without a permit.



Arlington Open for Business List

The list is updated regularly, but things change and it is always best to call ahead for heading out. Read the list at arlingtonma.gov/openforbusiness



Visiting Arlington Parks and Playgrounds

Visitors to playgrounds shall:

- Wear a face covering or mask when it is not possible to maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves and others. When wearing a face covering, be sure to cover your nose.

- All visitors shall maintain 6 feet from all other persons who are not part of the same household.

- If social distancing is not possible, visitors are encouraged to wait outside of the park/playground until it is less crowded or should seek alternative play facilities.

- Any individual who feels sick or is recovering from an illness shall not visit a park/playground.



Please note that many disabilities are invisible and you may not know why someone is not wearing a face covering. The Town asks that you do not confront people about wearing masks.



