(updated July 1, 2023)
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COVID-19 TESTS: You may be interested in testing if you feel you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Testing will confirm infection which will allow you to take precautions to prevent spread and/or seek medication to relieve COVID-19 symptoms. The federal government is no longer making four free tests available to households. You can purchase tests at pharmacies and retailers, and may be able to get them (for free) at health centers or municipal health departments. More information here.
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATED INFORMATION – see here.
More here from Johns Hopkins on vaccines and boosters.
AMHERST VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC: Public Health Nursing Office Hours will continue Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Health Department at the Bangs Community Center, first floor. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are now available through pre-registration only. Click here or call 413-259-3077. More information here.
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Massachusetts 2-1-1
Nursing Home Family Resource Line: (617) 660-5399
Town of Amherst COVID Concerns and Questions: (413) 259-2425 or
by e-mail at covidconcerns@amherstma.gov
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Massachusetts Statewide Data
MA DPH weekly reports, posted Thursdays
Western MA Data Dashboard, Public Health Institute of Western MA (including wastewater information)
National Data