Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 in Wellesley

For comprehensive information about Coronavirus in Wellesley, go to the Wellesley COVID-19 Information Hub.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has a new comprehensive COVID-19 Dashboard with Coronavirus data from the Commonwealth that includes daily and cumulative case information, testing information, deaths, hospital capacity, long-term care data, and more. This information is updated daily. A separate report with public health data from all Massachusetts communities is updated weekly on Thursdays.

MDPH COVID-19 Response Reporting

Coronavirus Briefings

Read the COVID-19 briefings from the Town of Wellesley and the Health Department. These updates are the official and most accurate source for Coronavirus information in Wellesley.

Feb. 19: Current Case Information, Vaccine Appointment Frustration
Feb. 12: Vaccine Update and New Mask Guidelines
Feb. 5: 2-1-1 Hotline and Capacity Increased to 40% for Businesses
Jan. 29: Cases Rise, COA Offers Vaccine Scheduling Support
Jan. 22: Restrictions Eased, Vaccine for All in Phase One
Jan. 15: COVID-19 Vaccine, Phases and Timeline
Jan. 8: Community Support and Small Business Relief
Jan. 5: New State COVID-19 Dashboard, Local Cases Climb
Dec. 28: Safe New Year Celebrations and COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Dec. 23: Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Effective on 12/26
Dec. 18: December Holiday Guidelines
Dec. 11: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Dec. 8: MA Rolls Back to Phase 3, Step 1
Dec. 4: Behavior to Reduce COVID-19 Risk
Nov. 30: Wellesley COVID-19 Cases Keep Climbing
Nov. 25: New Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts
Nov. 20: Wellesley Risk Level Now Yellow
Nov. 13: Second Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Nov. 9: Revised COVID-19 Community Risk Map
Nov. 6: New COVID-19 Orders Now in Effect
Nov. 2: New Executive Orders, Election 2020 Information
Oct. 30: WPS COVID-19 Case Tracking, Safe Halloween and Thanksgiving Tips
Oct 23: Wellesley Remains Green, Hockey and Skating Suspended
Oct. 15: COVID-19 Testing at CVS, Voter Information
Oct. 8: WPS Reopening Metrics, Safe Halloween Tips
Sept 30: New Reopening Information, Halloween Guidance
Sept. 23: Case Update, Community Impact Survey
Sept. 16: Case Update, WPS Remote Start
Sept. 9: Weekly Case Updates, Special Town Meetings on Oct. 26
Sept. 2: New Coronavirus Hub Dashboard, Labor Day Safety
August 26: Case Update, Drop Off 2020 Election Ballots
August 19: Flu Vaccine Required for Students, College Return to Campus Plans
August 12:Wellesley Case Update, 2020 Election Ballots
August 5: Cases Rising, Update to Travel Order
July 24: New Travel Order, Mask Up!
July 8: Phase 3 Proceeding, Mask or Face Covering Reminder
July 1: Case Update, July 4 Safety
June 25: Initial Reopening Guidance for Schools Released
June 19: Step Two, Phase 2 Reopening Plan Starts June 22
June 10: Remote 2020 Annual Town Meeting, Staggered Playground Reopening
June 9: Outdoor Dining in Wellesley, 2-hour Meter Free Parking
June 8: Phase 2 Begins, Return Election Ballots
June 5: Phase 2 Announcement Expected, Morses Pond Summer Plan
June 4: Case Counts, Graduation Parade
June 3: Restaurant Reopening Information, Return 2020 Local Election Ballots
June 2: Register to Vote by June 3, Graduation Parade on June 6
June 1: More Phase Two Guidance Previews, Vote Safe Update
May 29: Preview of Phase Two, Tax Payments Due on June 1
May 28: Parks and Fields Reopen, 2020 Marathon is Cancelled
May 27:Morses Pond Plans, Voter Safety
May 26: Town Meeting Now on June 22, Wellesley Food Pantry’s Summer Home
May 22:Guidelines for May 25 Reopening, RMV Extensions
May 21: Library Reopening Plans, Modified Memorial Day Observances
May 20: CDC Report, Merchants Prep for Reopening
May 19:More Reopening Information, Town Election is Now June 13
May 18: Reopening Plan Details, Love Notes
May 15: Reopening Information, COVID-19 Testing Map
May 14:No CVS Testing in Wellesley, Follow Morses Pond Restrictions
May 13: Antibody Testing, Advisory Committee Updates
May 12:Contact Testing, Workplace Standards for Reopening
May 11: Four Phase Reopening for MA, Morses Pond Still Closed
May 8: Masks at the RDF, Fields and Playgrounds Still Closed
May 7: Golf Courses Reopen, Call in for Assistance
May 6:Face Covering Orders in Effect, Selectmen Hold Virtual Office Hours
May 5: Face Covering Orders Start May 6, COVID-19 Relief Fund Match Challenge
May 4:Supplemental Local Face Covering Order, Virtual Library Services
May 1: Governor Signs Face Covering Order, Remember Leash Law and Park Restrictions
April 30:Mandatory Mask Order to Be Discussed, Help for Recreation Department
April 29:Reopening Advisory Board, COVID-19 Fund Announces Grants, FMD Returns to Work
April 28:Non-Essential Services Closed Until May 18, Contact Tracing Continues
April 27: RDF Employee Recovering from COVID-19, Social Worker Call-in Hours
April 24: State Cases Climb, Remember RDF Regulations
April 23: Elizabeth Seton News, Domestic Violence Help, Landscaper Guidelines
April 22:Buoy Health Telemedicine, Seasonal COVID-19 Safety
April 21:Schools Closed for Rest of School Year, Hydrant Flushing Postponed
April 20:Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend Postponed, COVID-19 Relief Fund
April 17: Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund, No Marathon on Monday
April 16: Support for Long-term Care Facilities, Town Meeting Postponed, Mask Up
April 15: Case Count Updates, Essential Services FAQs, Mailed Ballot Typo
April 14:No April Break for WPS, Share Your Good News
April 13: COVID-19 Cases Spike, Essential Construction Defined, Tax Payment Due Dates Extended
April 10:COVID-19 Help Numbers, Library Online Activities
April 9:Wellesley Call Center, Help for Abuse Survivors, COVID-19 Care Jobs
April 8: Grocery Stores Limit Occupancy, Nursing Home Call-in Line
April 7: Restriction Reminders, Vote Safe
April 6: CDC Mask Recommendations, Remote Learning 2.0, Supporting Wellesley Call Center
April 3: New COVID-19 Info Hub, Alcohol Sold with Food Take-out, Town-wide Celebration Clap
April 2: Beaches Closed, Shop Solo at Roche Bros. Social Distancing Explained
April 1: RDF Message, Cybersecurity Warnings, Support Resources
March 31: Non-Essential Businesses Closed Until May 4, Entire Wellesley College Campus Closed
March 30: Take-out Safety Tips, New Remote Building Inspection Protocols
March 29: Control Pets, Protect First Responders
March 28: Use Official Trusted Sources for Coronavirus Information
March 27: Community Spread, WPS Plans Robust Remote Learning Models
March 26: Disaster Relief Request for MA, Landscaping Services Clarification
March 25: Schools Closed Until May 4, RDF Rules In Effect, Plastic Bag Ban Temporarily Lifted
March 24: Emergency Orders in Effect, RDF Recycling Changes
March 23: Emergency Orders, Protect First Responders
March 22: Restrictions Continue
March 21: Emergency Childcare, Wellesley College Closed to Public
March 20:Medical Reserve Corps, Fire Inspections, RDF Precautions
March 19: Cooperation Urged, Building Inspections Halted, Join Together in Wellesley Will Be Well
March 18: New Restrictions, Support Restaurants and Businesses, Volunteer
March 17: Town Meeting Postponed, Officials Developing Local Business Support Resources
March 16: Town Elections Postponed, Buildings, Parks, Playgrounds, Fields Closed
March 15: New State Orders Restrict Interactions
March 14: Polling Places Open for Election Day on March 17
March 13: Municipal Buildings Operating with Limited Public Access
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March 12 - 2 PM: WPS, Tolles Parsons Center Closed for Two Weeks
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March 11: COA, Library, Rec Programs Restricted, WPS Cancels Events/Rentals, Trips
March 10: Non-essential Government Meetings Canceled
March 9: Town and School Events to Go on As Scheduled
March 8: Schools Will be Open on March 9
March 6: Presumed Positive Case of COVID-19 in Wellesley
February 28: Coronavirus Letter to the Community

The WHD is in daily communication with the the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) about cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community. All identified cases, families and close contacts are monitored by WHD nurses and follow guidance on isolation and quarantine as directed by MDPH.

Stay Informed

Wellesley Public Schools is providing regular updates to families. These are available on the WPS website.

Contact Us

Leonard Izzo, MS, RS, CHO

Director, Community and Public Health
Health Department

Email

Phone: 781-235-0135

Office Hours
No Public Access at this time. Please email or call for assistance.
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

After Hour Emergencies
Contact Central Dispatch at 911 or 781-235-1212

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Physical Address
90 Washington Street
2nd Floor
Wellesley, MA 02481

90 Washington Street 2nd Floor Wellesley MA 02481

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