For the latest data on the City's COVID-19 cases, wastewater, vaccination, hospitalization and deaths, please View Our Updated Dashboard.
On Friday, May 13, 2022, Worcester health officials issued a citywide mask advisory due to a surge in positive COVID-19 cases and rising coronavirus levels in regional wastewater. It is strongly recommended that all residents wear masks when indoors and around others. In addition, it is recommended that all eligible residents be up to date on vaccines and boosters, avoid crowded spaces when possible and get tested for COVID-19 when exhibiting symptoms. Read the Full Advisory Letter.
Face coverings continue to be required in Worcester's hospitals until further notice. Any other business, institution or organization may also enact its own mask requirement.
Worcester County COVID-19 Community Level: Medium.
Resources:
As of Monday, March 21, the UMass Memorial Health clinic at the Mercantile Center offers free, walk-up testing two days a week. Days and times are listed below. Please see our Vaccination Information page for a fully updated schedule of vaccine/booster clinics.
COVID-19 Testing at Mercantile Center:
As of December 15, 2022, for a limited time, the public can order another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests (4 per household) from www.COVIDtests.gov.
Since December 2021, the City of Worcester has distributed nearly 150,000 free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents through more than 40 partner organizations focused on serving those hardest hit by the pandemic who might not otherwise have access to testing.
If you previously received an iHealth Labs OTC rapid antigen test kit from one of the City's partner organizations, please refer to instructions and additional information below:
Anyone ages 6 months and older is eligible to receive a vaccine. Individuals ages 6 months - 17 years can receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. People ages 12 and older can receive the Novavax vaccine, and those ages 18 and older can receive any vaccine.
Updated (bivalent) Pfizer and Moderna boosters are now available and are replacing the original (monovalent) boosters. The bivalent doses have been formulated to protect against the Omicron variant, as well as original strains. Novavax (non-mRNA, monovalent) boosters have also been approved.
Fully vaccinated individuals ages 5 and older are eligible and encouraged to receive an updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster shot.
Fully vaccinated individuals ages 18 and older may instead choose to receive a Novavax booster shot at least 6 months after receiving the last dose of a primary series. Individuals who previously received a Pfizer or Moderna booster are not eligible for a Novavax booster.
Find out how the City of Worcester is administering the COVID-19 vaccination.
Learn More - Vaccination Information
Learn more about business continuity resources and small business assistance.
Find assistance available to individuals including career continuity resources; how to file for unemployment; utility and pandemic unemployment assistance; evictions as well as how to cope with COVID-19.
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.
Below is a collection of protected, masked photos from the "I Am Worcester" Photo Project. Click on a thumbnail below to view a larger image and a profile for each resident:
Effective Monday, February 14, 2022, municipal buildings, including the Worcester Senior Center, are reopen to the public with no appointment necessary.
February 4, 2022
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December 29, 2021
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The City of Worcester has released applications for two more programs related to ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Eligible applicants can now submit proposals for funding in the areas of Mental Health Support Programs and Services, and in Job Training.
Posted: Tuesday 01/17/23
City officials urge residents to give themselves the gift of a healthy holiday season by taking precautions to stay safe from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a severe flu season, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Posted: Friday 12/16/22
The City of Worcester announced an incentive today for area residents to stay local and shop small this holiday season. In an effort to support the local business economy, the City will offer special discounted parking rates for upcoming community festivities.
Posted: Wednesday 11/23/22
The City of Worcester is pleased to announce the hiring of Soloe Dennis as the Director of the Worcester Division of Public Health. He will begin on Monday, Dec. 5, succeeding Acting Director Zachary Dyer who has been serving in an interim capacity following the departure of Karyn Clark in July.
Posted: Wednesday 11/23/22
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