Coronavirus: Wellesley Reports 20 Positive Cases

WELLESLEY, MA — Wellesley reported 20 positive cases of the new coronavirus in town as of Friday. The town is closely monitoring those who tested positive and their close contacts.

The Recycling and Disposal Facility will not reopen on Sundays until further notice due to the coronavirus. The RDF is also delaying paint recycling days which were to begin this weekend. The
Hazardous Household Waste Day and Document Destruction Day (Shredding Day) are also suspended until further notice. RDF users are also urged to avoid lines and visit at non-peak times (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

There have been close to 9,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Massachusetts as of Thursday. Governor Charlie Baker said this week a surge of coronavirus patients is expected April 7-17.

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