HARWICH – The Town of Harwich announces its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19. Due to privacy requirements, the demographics of this case will remain anonymous. The close contacts of the positive case have been notified by the Visiting Nurse Association and are following CDC guidelines for self- quarantine.
With increased testing capabilities and community spread of COVID-19, having a positive case in Town was inevitable. This increased testing will result in more cases throughout Cape Cod in the coming days and weeks.
This is a crucial time in infection control. Maintaining social distancing, limiting exposure to others, avoiding crowded places and vigilant handwashing are vital steps in slowing the spread of this disease.
Information about coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19 can be found at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website and also by calling 2-1-1 or visiting https://mass211.org/ where you are able to live chat with a person.
Meanwhile, Falmouth Town Manager Julian Suso and Scott McGann of the Falmouth Health Department released a statement this afternoon confirming that the town has its first COVID-19 case.
Those who have been in close contact with the individual have been contacted, and proper quarantine protocols are being followed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, along with the Visiting Nurse Association and Falmouth Health Department.
Town officials anticipate that the virus will continue to appear throughout the area, and are urging residents to keep up with social distancing and proper hygienic practices.
And in Bourne, Town Adminsitrator Anthony Schiavi has confirmed that there is a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 from a Bourne resident. We are asking for your support in the community to stop the spread of this Novel Coronavirus. COVID-19 is highly contagious and spread through respiratory secretions (mucous and droplets from coughs and sneezes) from an infected person and can cause mild to serious illness. We are making every attempt to protect the health and safety of our residents and essential personnel who are nonstop working through this pandemic. If you have no dire needs, we are asking that you stay home and use proper social distancing if you do have to go out and come in contact with others. If you have been directed to quarantine, following the appropriate steps will reduce the burden of this virus on our community. Public officials and healthcare infrastructure are asking for your patience and cooperation in this matter, so that together we can flatten the curve.
