Editor’s note: This is the town of Hopkinton’s COVID-19 update for Jan. 29.
COVID-19 Updates and Precautions
Jan. 29 update
Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here:
coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/
As of Jan. 28, Hopkinton’s Health Department is reporting 647 total confirmed COVID-19 cases; 53 of those cases are active, with 577 recoveries and 17 deaths. You can see historical tracking and updates on Hopkinton’s Community Impact Dashboard, which is updated frequently.
COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts — REMINDER
Massachusetts is in the process of distributing the vaccine in a safe, equitable and effective FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
● COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts
● COVID-19 vaccination locations
● When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
● Vaccine FAQ’s
Per information from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Due to high demand and constrained vaccine supply, COVID-19 Vaccination appointments are limited. More appointments will be available based on supply from the Federal Government. Appointments will be added on a rolling basis.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 weekly Public Health Report — NEW UPDATE
The Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report includes enhanced, more granular information to be updated on a weekly or biweekly basis, including town-by-town case and testing information, cases and deaths in long-term care facilities, updates on nursing facility audit results, and more. mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report-january-28-2021/download **
** Data previously found in this report, including town-by-town cases and testing reporting, can now be found in the daily interactive dashboard. See below for more information.
Massachusetts Interactive Data Dashboard
The Massachusetts COVID-19 Daily Dashboard is now available in a more interactive format. All of the same data previously provided is still available, including: data on confirmed and probable cases, testing, hospitalizations, hospital capacity and deaths. Some information previously shown in the weekly dashboard is also included: age groups, race and ethnicity, and sex of cases, hospitalizations and deaths; and city/town specific metrics. You can learn more here: mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting or go directly to the dashboard here.
FALL 2021 Boston Marathon Date Selected
If road races are allowed to take place as part of the Massachusetts reopening plan, the 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, Oct. 11. Click here for more information.
Hopkinton Public Library
The library plans to resume limited walk-in browsing hours in the middle of next week. The exact date will depend on the weather forecast. Please check the library website or social media for updates. Walk-in hours will be from 1-4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Curbside pickup and other remote services will continue to be available from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Hopkinton Town Hall reopened to the public as of Aug. 10. Appointments are required due to the state’s COVID-19 limits on building occupancy: Click here for more information. All town departments are open for business and many transactions can be completed online. We are available via phone and email to assist during regular business hours. A full Town Directory can be found here. A box at the front door of Town Hall may be used to drop off correspondence, applications, etc., and they may also be mailed or emailed.
Please remember to practice social distancing, wear a face covering, wash your hands often, and be safe.
Hopkinton also posts frequently on social media. Our Twitter is the best place to keep up with all happenings Hopkinton. You don’t need an account to see our twitter feed: https://twitter.com/HopkintonMA
Complete list of Emergency Orders and Guidance from Mass.gov
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-state-of-emergency
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