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Update regarding the COVID-19 vaccination
Please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/when-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine#phase-1- to find out when you are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE ORDER December 26, 2020-January 24, 2021 To address the surge of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, Governor Baker has issued a temporary Executive Order. The temporary Executive Order will outline the following measures that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26th and will continue until Sunday, January 10th, with a possibility of an extension of another week based upon available data. This pause will reduce allowable occupancy from current capacity levels of 40% to 25% in multiple sectors.
Please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information for additional information.
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FREE COVID-19 TESTING AT THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND TOWN EMPLOYEES
On Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th Stoneham residents and Town employees can take advantage of free COVID-19 testing at the Stoneham High School. These drive-thru events, coordinated by the Town of Stoneham, will be facilitated by Action Ambulance Service.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents over age two can participate at this drive-thru event on Franklin Street. There will be no charge for this less invasive PCR test, but a photo ID showing residency will be required for adults over 18.
Participants are required to preregister at https://ActionEMSCovidsheduler.as.me/. Preregistration and time selection is done to help control the flow of patients; it is not is not a guarantee of a specific appointment time.
Participants should note the following:
- Free testing will be performed on Stoneham residents over the age of age two. A photo ID will be required for those over 18.
- Participants do not need to be symptomatic to be tested.
- This is a drive-thru event. Participants will not leave their vehicles.
- Facial coverings must be worn when interacting with staff during the intake process.
- Preregistration is required.
- Information about what to do while waiting for test results can be read at http://www.mass.gov/wait4results. You must isolate if you are symptomatic or quarantine if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Test results are typically received in two-to-three days. Questions about the event can be directed to the Stoneham Health Department at (781) 279-2621.
For those looking for alternate free testing sites, visit http://www.mass.gov/stopthespread.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING AT THE STONEHAM SENIOR CENTER FOR RESIDENTS 65 AND OLDER
On Monday, December 21st, there will be a COVID-19 testing event at the Stoneham Senior Center for residents aged 65 and older from 9 am-12 pm.
There will be no charge for this less invasive PCR test, but a photo ID showing residency will be required for adults over 18.
Participants are required to preregister at https://ActionEMSCovidsheduler.as.me/. Preregistration and time selection is done to help control the flow of patients; it is not is not a guarantee of a specific appointment time.
Participants should note the following:
- A photo ID will be required to show proof of residency.
- Participants do not need to be symptomatic to be tested.
- Facial coverings must be worn when interacting with staff during the intake process.
- Preregistration is required.
- Information about what to do while waiting for test results can be read at http://www.mass.gov/wait4results. You must isolate if you are symptomatic or quarantine if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- If you need assistance registering, please call Maureen at (781) 438-1157.
Test results are typically received in two-to-three days. Questions about the event can be directed to the Stoneham Health Department at (781) 279-2621.
For those looking for alternate free testing sites, visit http://www.mass.gov/stopthespread.