Wellesley Coronavirus: 31 Confirmed Cases In Town

WELLESLEY, MA — Wellesley reported 31 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in town, as of Monday. Wellesley's Health Department stressed that the next two weeks are critical to stem the coronavirus outbreak.

Town employees are staffing a call center for residents in need of services as a result of the virus. The team can assist with non-emergency COVID-19 issues such as medical questions, securing food, prescription delivery, financial assistance or a listening ear. Callers will be connected to appropriate town resources or certified volunteers who can help residents access these services. For help, call 781-239-0256 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Officials are urging the community to follow the Centers for Disease Control recommendation to wear non-medical masks or cloths over faces as a precaution when going out. Norfolk County has 1,382 confirmed cases of the virus.

The state's coronavirus case count nears 14,000 and a death toll of 260. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced a new $13 million relief fund to support nonprofits working on the economic impacts of the outbreak.

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