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COVID-19 Updates & Precautions January 27, 2021 update

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Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/
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Covid-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts - NEW UPDATE
Massachusetts is in progress of distributing the vaccine in a safe, equitable, and effective FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Click following link to learn about the approach and when you can expect to get vaccinated. - https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine

As of 1/21/21, all eligible residents in phase1 are able to be vaccinated. This includes:
COVID-facing healthcare workers
Long term care facilities (LTCF) residents and staff
First Responders (EMS, Fire, Police)
Congregate Care setting residents and staff (including corrections and shelters)
Home-based healthcare workers
Non-COVID-facing healthcare workers

Starting on Monday, Feb. 1, those in Phase 2 will also be able to get vaccinated.
The prioritized order of Phase 2 will be:
Individuals 75 and up
Individuals 65 and up, individuals with two or more comorbidities who are at increased risk for severe illness
Early education and K-12 workers, transit, grocery, utility, food and agriculture, sanitation, public works and public health workers
Individuals with one comorbidity

As of today (Wed 1/27/21) prioritized residents for Phase 2 can sign up for vaccinations to take place as of 2/1/21. Click below link to view the vaccination location map and book an appointment.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations-for-ind...

Vaccine plan: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccine-informa...
Vaccine FAQs: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-ques...

FALL 2021 Boston Marathon Date Selected - NEW UPDATE
If road races are allowed to take place as part of the Massachusetts reopening plan, the 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021. Click below link for more information.
https://www.baa.org/fall-2021-boston-marathon-date-selected

Hopkinton Public Library - REMINDER & EXTENSION OF CLOSURE
As of this time, Hopkinton Public Library services are curbside/remote only (no walk-in service). Curbside pickup and other remote services are available from 10-4:30 on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays and from 10-7 on Tuesdays/Thursdays. The Library building closure will extend through at least Monday, February 1 and will be re-evaluated later this week based on COVID-19 case counts and other situational factors.

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: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting or go directly to the dashboard here.

Hopkinton Town Hall reopened to the public as of Monday August 10th. Appointments are required, and details are provided in the updates section below. All town departments are open for business. Many transactions can be completed online, and 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.

As of 1/26/21, Hopkinton’s Health Department is reporting 618 total confirmed COVID-19 cases; 66 of those cases are active, with 535 recoveries and 17 deaths. You can see historical tracking and updates on You can see historical tracking and updates on Hopkinton’s Community Impact Dashboard:

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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