PUBLIC NOTICE: On May 18, the Baker-Polito administration issued specific guidance so that each industry reopens as safely as possible. A phased-in reopening plan is in place. More Info
The City of Worcester continues to work with and receive guidance from the CDC and the State of Massachusetts on how to treat possible cases and prevent the spread of COVID-19. We encourage you to check out the following information to learn more about COVID-19.
A COVID-19 Information Line has been established at 508-799-1019. The line provides facts and information about COVID-19, how to stop the spread, what to do if someone is experiencing symptoms and quarantine information. The line is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Albanian with an option for individuals to speak live with a nurse, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Massachusetts 2-1-1 will now provide real-time COVID-19 information, resources, and referrals in multiple languages.
A Nursing Home Family Resource Line has been established by the State of Massachusetts at 617-660-5399. The line establishes one central contact for family members of nursing home and rest home residents and will help answer questions about the care their loved one is receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak. The line is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An ASL Now Hotline from CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf) has been established where residents can ask questions about COVID-19 and get support. Visit www.csd.org or call via videophone at 833-682-7630.
Several City buildings offering municipal services are open to the public by appointment only, including: City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, DPW&P (East Worcester St. & Skyline Drive), Worcester Police Department, Inspectional Services/Worcester Fire Department. All locations will open with limited capacity, restricted hours and stringent safety protocols.
Learn more about the phased reopening plans and guidance for the City of Worcester including helpful tips on how you can promote your business and make the most of your business reopening; Parks & Recreation updates; Residential Drop-Off Center; and information from the Governor on Reopening Massachusetts.
The City of Worcester, Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have created the Greater Worcester COVID-19 Survey. The purpose of the survey is to document how the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the lives of people who live in the Greater Worcester area.
The goal is to make local data available to government and nonprofit agencies to help them plan and support programs and services. All residents of the City of Worcester, Shrewsbury, Holden, Grafton, Millbury, Leicester and West Boylston are asked to answer the questions on the survey. The survey is offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Albanian and Russian. Answers to the survey will remain anonymous.
Please take this important survey if you live in the Greater Worcester area and share it with your friends, family, co-workers, and others!
Find out about employment and financial assistance available to individuals including career continuity resources; how to file for unemployment; tax, utility and pandemic unemployment assistance; evictions and foreclosures as well as how to cope with COVID-19.
Learn more about financial assistance and programs available to small businesses and organizations including the Small Business Resiliency Grant Program (second round of applications closed on Wednesday, May 6), state tax relief, Response and Relief Fund Grants and more.
Do you want to contribute to the Worcester Together Program? If the answer is yes please help us!
A video library has been created with health tips and facts about the virus from City of Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh. Residents are asked to share these videos widely among their social networks.
Residents needing ASL videos and information may review the CDC's COVID-19 ASL Playlist and the Coronavirus Visual Tool.
November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Press Briefing
November 12, 2020
COVID-19 Press Briefing
November 5, 2020
COVID-19 Press Briefing
October 29, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
October 22, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
October 15, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
October 8, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
October 1, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
September 17, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
August 5, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 25, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 18, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 11, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 9, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 4, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
June 2, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 28, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 26, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 21, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 20, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 19, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 18, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 15, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 14, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 13, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 12, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 11, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 10, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 8, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 7, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 6, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 5, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 4, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 3, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
May 1, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 29, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 28, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 27, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 26, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 24, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 23, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 22, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 21, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 20, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 19, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 17, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 16, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 15, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 14, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 13, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 11, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 9, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 8, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 7, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 6, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 5, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 4, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 3, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 2, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
April 1, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 31, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 30, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 29, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 28, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 27, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 26, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 25, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 24, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 23, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 22, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 21, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 20, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 17, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update with Michael P. Hirsh, M.D.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 12, 2020
COVID-19: Press Briefing
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Why Are We Taking Such Strong Measures?
March 11, 2020
COVID-19: How can I protect myself from Coronavirus?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: What is Coronavirus and how is it spread?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: How deadly is Coronavirus?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: How can I keep myself safe?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: How can I help prevent the spread of Coronavirus?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
March 9, 2020
COVID-19: Should I wear a mask?
November 25, 2020
COVID-19: Media Briefing
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: Thank you to all the Front Line Workers
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: Unemployment Information Webinar
April 24, 2020
COVID-19: How to Cover Your Face Without A Medical Mask
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Joy For All
April 8, 2020
COVID-19: Andy's Attic
April 1, 2020
COVID-19: DCU Field Hospital
March 31, 2020
COVID-19: Claremont Academy Car Parade
March 24, 2020
COVID-19: North High Emergency Shelter
March 20, 2020
COVID-19: Worcester Together Announcement
March 20, 2020
COVID-19: Mobile Meals
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Working Together
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Getting Through Distancing Together
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Why Individuals Matter (The Numbers)
March 11, 2020
COVID-19: How to safely dispose of used tissues
March 11, 2020
COVID-19: Sanitizing Surfaces
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Alegria Para Todos (Español)
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Los Hechos Basicos (Español)
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Acerca Los Sintomas (Español)
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Prevencion y Tratamiento (Español)
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Recuerde Estos Consejos (Español)
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Informacion Muy Importante (Español)
The City Manager has issued an Executive Order implementing temporary measures to minimize the impact of both the Seasonal Flu and the Coronavirus Pandemic, as well as a Declaration of Emergency.
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update (Please note this week's report is one day earlier because of the Thanksgiving holiday):
Posted: Wednesday 11/25/20
Free walkup COVID-19 testing is being offered as part of the state’s Stop the Spread campaign. Flu shots are also available with insurance.
Posted: Friday 11/20/20
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update:
Posted: Thursday 11/19/20
Free walkup COVID-19 testing is being offered as part of the state’s Stop the Spread campaign. Flu shots are also available with insurance.
Posted: Friday 11/13/20
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Thanksgiving may not look or feel normal this year, yet there is much to be grateful for. As the sun rises and sets each day, we we have the chance to start anew. Each day is a gift. Today we reflect upon the year behind us, solemnly remember the 304 residents succumb to...
Posted: Thursday 11/26/20 9:33 AM
COVID-19 Press Briefing 11/25/2020
Posted: Wednesday 11/25/20 11:09 AM
FREE COVID-19 TESTING THIS WEEK...
Posted: Monday 11/23/20 9:54 AM
COVID-19 Press Briefing 11/19/2020
Posted: Thursday 11/19/20 4:04 PM
If you are symptomatic, stay home following a COVID-19 test while awaiting your results mass.gov/wait4results
Posted: Wednesday 11/18/20 2:02 PM
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