Cambridge COVID-19 Updates

Public Health

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

On May 18, Governor Baker announced a four phase plan for reopening the Commonwealth. As Massachusetts begins to reopen, 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

• Risk in Cambridge
• COVID-19 Testing & Care
• Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
• Taking Care of Yourself & Loved Ones
• Face Coverings
• Nursing Home Family Resource Line: 617-660-5399

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.

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.

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.

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.

Schools

Cambridge Public Schools are closed for the remainder of the school year. All distance learning, bag breakfast and lunch information, and more are available on the schools' website.

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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Children & Families

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