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From: City of Cambridge <pio@cambridgema.gov>
Date: Wed, May 27, 2020 at 9:32 PM
Subject: COVID-19 Updates | May 27, 2020



Shop Farmers Markets Safely & Responsibly
Due to COVID-19, farmers markets will be different this year - with masks, new layouts, and social distancing protocols. Markets are required to adhere to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health’s Order outlining mandatory measures to reduce the exposure of shoppers and market employees to COVID-19.
What's New
COVID-19 Case Count

A total of 965 Cambridge residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the coronavirus outbreak began, and there have been 90 confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 177 recoveries in Cambridge residents as of 8:30 p.m. on May 27.
  • (5/26/20) Virtual programming for Cambridge seniors is now available from the Council on Aging
  • (5/25/20) City of Cambridge Veterans' Services Memorial Day 2020 Observance Commemoration Video now available
  • (5/24/20) A new City of Cambridge Contact List for Reopening is now available, providing staff contact information for members of the public to contact with questions/help reopening their establishment
  • (5/21/20) City officials joined members of the Veterans Services Department, Cambridge Police and Cambridge Fire to place flags at the graves of our fallen. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Memorial Day observances will feature several virtual events and remembrances.
  • (5/21/20) The City of Cambridge has released an amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order that applies to all construction activity on both public and private property in Cambridge.
Virtual Programming for Cambridge Seniors
The Cambridge Council on Aging (COA) will continue offering virtual health and wellness classes during the Safer at Home Advisory. Classes include Strength Training, Watercolor Painting, Spanish, Meditation, Zumba, and more. Participants must be 60 years of age or older to enroll in programming.
Multilingual Resources
The City is providing important information related to COVID-19 in Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. This resource page will be updated on an ongoing basis and will be expanded to include video updates as well.
COVID-19 Information Line & Resources
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.
City of Cambridge | 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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