From: City of Cambridge <pio@cambridgema.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:16 PM Subject: COVID-19 Updates | April 14, 2020
Updates from the City of Cambridge
Changes to COVID-19 Case Count Reporting
Beginning Tuesday, April 14, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) will provide an aggregate count of COVID-19 positive case count data that includes all Cambridge residents whether they live in a skilled nursing facility or elsewhere in the city). CPHD will also provide an aggregate count of all COVID-19 deaths of Cambridge residents (whether they lived in a skilled nursing facility or elsewhere in the city).
(4/14/20) A total of 438 Cambridge residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the coronavirus outbreak began, and there have been 7 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Cambridge residents
The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has created a page with a list of resources to help people with disabilities get their basic needs met during this public health crisis.
The Commonwealth launched a Nursing Home Family Resource Line so that family and community members will have an efficient way for their questions to be addressed concerning the care their loved ones are receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak. Family and community members can call the line at 617-660-5399. The line is staffed 7 days a week from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, call the Massachusetts COVID-19 Information Line at 2-1-1. The call center is equipped to handle a high call volume.
