COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Cambridge

Case Count

1215

Cambridge residents who have tested positive for COVID-19

Confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Cambridge residents

*as of 6:03 PM on August 6

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COVID-19 Information

If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, call the Massachusetts COVID-19 Information Line at 2-1-1. The call center is equipped to handle a high call volume.

Reopening: For questions about reopening Cambridge during COVID-19, please call 617-349-4300 or email 311@cambridgema.gov.

Test results: If you received a COVID-19 test in Cambridge and are calling for the results, please call 617-665-3848*. Be sure to leave your first and last name with spelling, phone number, date of birth and zip code. This phone will be checked throughout the day and someone will get back to you with your test results.

Public health: For health related COVID-19 inquiries, please call 617-665-3648* and leave a message. This phone line will be checked throughout the day and someone will get back to you as soon as they are able.

*These lines will be monitored daily and CPHD staff will strive to respond to requests in a timely manner.

Case Count

1215

Cambridge residents who have tested positive for COVID-19

Confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Cambridge residents

*as of 6:03 PM on August 6

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What's New?

(8/6/20) Free COVID-19 testing location and appointment information for August 12 and 15 is now available
(8/6/20) Kids Books to Go event this Saturday, August 8, at Valente Branch
(8/5/20) Community members invited to comment on proposed network of Shared Streets
(8/4/20) Cambridge Public Schools release updated proposal for reopening schools
(8/4/20) Governor Baker removes Rhode Island from list of lower-risk states, effective Friday, August 7
(7/31/20) Free COVID-19 testing location and appointment information for the first week of August is now available
(7/30/20) City of Cambridge Amends Temporary Emergency Restrictions on Public Meetings and Events
(7/30/20) Free Bluebikes passes for grocery, pharmacy, restaurant, and retail workers
(7/29/20) City of Cambridge providing printed guidebooks to the City's 80+ parks and playgrounds
(7/29/20) Dashboard detailing assistance provided to Cambridge small businesses now available

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Keep in Touch with the Latest City Information

Baker-Polito Administration Travel Order of August 1 Updated

All visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for fall semester, must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower risk state or can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more than 72 hours prior to arriving in Massachusetts. Effective Friday, August 7, Rhode Island is no longer listed as a lower-risk state.
City of Cambridge Amends Temporary Emergency Restrictions on Public Meetings and Events

The City of Cambridge today announced that all City-sponsored community events, athletic events, events permitted for the use of City parks, or other City-sponsored public gatherings will be cancelled through September 7, 2020, or postponed to a later date. All prior approvals for events or gatherings are revoked.
Cambridge Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to 106 Area Nonprofits to Provide Services to Vulnerable Residents during COVID-19

The City of Cambridge announced that over $1 Million in grants will be awarded through the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund. 106 nonprofit organizations (501c3) will receive $10,000 grants to provide services to vulnerable Cambridge residents during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery.

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Public Health

In Cambridge, we must all take action to minimize the health impacts of COVID-19.

As Massachusetts reopens and as more people begin to go to work and travel, it is as important as ever to:

Adhere to the emergency order requiring the use of face coverings whenever outside your home.
Keep a 6-foot distance from people you do not live with.
Wash your hands often and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. These simple actions are among the most effective to avoid illness.
If you have a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache or sore throat, and/or loss of taste or smell, call your doctor's office.
If you have severe symptoms, such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in your chest, and/or inability to wake or stay awake, call 911 for an ambulance immediately.

Important Information & Guidance

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Reopening

Access information on City and state plans and guidance to safely reopen the economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.

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City Departments & Offices

As City of Cambridge buildings, departments, and services plan for a safe and limited reopening to the public, access the most up-to-date information about each department and how to get in touch with them.

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City Services

To help mitigate the effect of COVID-19, the City of Cambridge closed all municipal buildings and asked non-essential staff not to report to the office beginning Tuesday, March 17th until further notice. With City offices closed, critical City services continue but there are many changes to be aware of. There are also some City services available for residents to access online while offices are closed.

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Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund: COVID‑19

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Testing

The City of Cambridge is working with the Cambridge Public Health Department and local partners to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the city and improve access to testing for residents.

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Schools

Access information about Cambridge Public Schools' efforts to plan for School Year 2020-21.

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Street Changes

The City of Cambridge is working to ensure that our streets are being used in the most efficient way possible as we all work together to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Face Coverings

Cambridge issued an emergency order requiring that face coverings be worn in all public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, and applies to everyone over the age of five years old, with exceptions in alignment with guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control or Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Violations may be punishable by a $300 fine.

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Businesses

We're working to communicate with the small business and artist communities on potential local, state, and federal resources and relief related to COVID-19.

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Seniors

Senior residents, particularly individuals with weakened respiratory and immune systems, may be at higher risk of serious illness upon contracting COVID-19. As a unified community, we can keep our most vulnerable residents safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, by adopting specific precautionary measures.

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Food Assistance

The health and safety of the Cambridge community is our top priority during this unprecedented time. While many of the city’s food pantries have temporarily closed, we are working to ensure that Cambridge residents have access to food during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Housing

In order to address the many concerns regarding housing and housing related needs, the Community Development Department, The Department of Human Services' Multi Service Center, and the City’s Housing Liaison are working together to stay up to date on all court related information and to respond to your questions and concerns.

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Children & Families

Access information for parents and providers about childcare programs across the state.

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Resources for People with Disabilities

The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has put together a page with a list of resources to help people with disabilities get their basic needs met during this public health crisis.

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Libraries

The City of Cambridge has closed all Cambridge Public Library locations to the public until further notice. During this time, patrons are asked to keep any library materials that they currently have borrowed. Book drops at all locations will be closed. To minimize the impact of this closure on patrons, loan periods will be extended to June 30. Although Libraries are closed, please be sure to visit their one stop shop of online services though link below.

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News

Baker-Polito Administration Travel Order of August 1 Updated

City of Cambridge Amends Temporary Emergency Restrictions on Public Meetings and Events

Cambridge Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to 106 Area Nonprofits to Provide Services to Vulnerable Residents during COVID-19

Public Health

Important Information & Guidance

Reopening

City Departments & Offices

City Services

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund: COVID‑19

Testing

Schools

Street Changes

Face Coverings

Businesses

More

Seniors

Food Assistance

Housing

Children & Families

Resources for People with Disabilities

Libraries

Multilingual Help

Case Count

What's New?

News

Baker-Polito Administration Travel Order of August 1 Updated

City of Cambridge Amends Temporary Emergency Restrictions on Public Meetings and Events

Cambridge Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to 106 Area Nonprofits to Provide Services to Vulnerable Residents during COVID-19

Public Health

Important Information & Guidance

Reopening

City Departments & Offices

City Services

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund: COVID‑19

Testing

Schools

Street Changes

Face Coverings

Businesses

More

Seniors

Food Assistance

Housing

Children & Families

Resources for People with Disabilities

Libraries

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