Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Welcome to the Watertown Health Department COVID-19 Resource and Guidance Page!

The Department of Public Health is adopting updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the general population, effective immediately. For the general public, this updated guidance shortens the recommended time for isolation and quarantine from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others.

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Learn more about these changes on mass.gov: What to do if you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings
DPH is reviewing updated CDC guidance regarding isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers and will have more to share soon.

Vaccines

Any individual who is eligible for vaccination can visit COVID-19 Vaccine | Mass.gov for more information. Find Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccination locations. If you require assistance in registering or have questions, please call Massachusetts 2-1-1.

We will continue to post information on our webpage, social media and COVID 19 page.

Access your vaccination records on Access My Vaccination Records

Request, view and print your vaccination records and your COVID-19 SMART Health Card from the official Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).

Case Data

Covid19 Case Data by County (CDC)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) A Brief Summary

This novel coronavirus, which started as a localized novel zoonotic disease outbreak in China, is a declared a pandemic (global disease outbreak) by the World Health Organization (WHO) after having rapidly spread to most countries around the world. The disease, known as COVID-19, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 beta coronavirus virus. Symptoms develop 2 to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The majority of infections have been mild; however, severe life-threatening disease has developed in approximately 16% of cases according to initial reports.

Emergency warning signs for severe infection include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, Persistent chest pain or pressure, Sudden onset of confusion, Bluish tint of lips or face. Immediately seek medical attention if experiencing any of these severe symptoms.

As a result, it is critical to implement personal protective hygiene and other preventive health behaviors such as frequent hand washing with soap and water, social distancing, and using proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

Covid-19 Information

Please submit any questions or concerns by email to COVID-19 Vaccine Plan MA .

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH BOARDS MEMORANDUM TO LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH REGARDING THREATS TO CAUSE LIFTING OF COVID-19 MANDATES ALLEGATION/RESPONSE (PDF)