As of Monday night, five Lincoln residents have been confirmed as having Covid-19, and two of the town’s firefighters were exposed to the virus and are in quarantine. Of the five infected Lincolnites, one is still hospitalized and another has recovered and been released from isolation, Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean reported on March 30…
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More information on Covid-19 “close contacts”
For those who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lincoln, Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean will get in touch with people who are identified as “close contacts” of the patient—but the patient’s name will not be shared with those contacts if they don’t already know who it is, she said. The March 27 Lincoln Squirrel…
Second case in Lincoln confirmed; general procedures outlined
As of March 27, Lincoln has been notified of its second confirmed case of coronavirus. Here are the actions that must be taken by Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean, patients, and close contacts in these situations: The public health nurse is notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health when there is a confirmed case…
Covid acorns
Special senior hours, precautions for grocery stores Gov. Baker issued an executive order on March 25 that requires all Massachusetts grocery stores to offer at least one hour in the early morning when they are open only to adults 60 and older to limit their potential exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Until further notice, the…
Businesses close due to Covid-19, but town services carry on
(Editor’s note: This story was posted Tuesday evening and updated at 11 p.m. to include more information from the schools.) By Alice C. Waugh All nonessential businesses are closed in Massachusetts until April 7 as ordered by Gov. Baker on March 23, but the town’s vital services are operational, officials reported at a Board of…
Selectmen to meet next week; playgrounds closed
Here’s the latest news about Lincoln’s response to the Covid-19 epidemic. Zoom meeting open to all Lincoln resident Andy Payne has set up another online meeting for any interested Lincolnites to learn more about using the popular free meeting app Zoom and chat about whatever is on their minds on Friday, March 20 at 1…
Covid-19 news for March 16
Click here for a collection of previous stories and updates on the effects in Lincoln of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Social services in Lincoln Bemis Hall is closed, but Lincoln’s social services staff are available by phone or email to help residents of all ages with: Having food and medication delivered Getting emergency financial assistance with…
Covid-19 updates in Lincoln
Town health and government The town has established a Covid-19 updates page here. Public health questions should be addressed to Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean at PublicHealthNurse@lincolntown.org. Questions regarding town services and response planning should be directed to Town Administrator Tim Higgins at higginst@lincolntown.org. Board of Selectmen Chair Jennifer Glass is also available to answer…
Covid-19 closings and cancellations
Lincoln Public Library The library will be closed through at least March 29. All items currently checked out will automatically have a new due date of April 6, and fines for items due during this closure will be waived. The library is always open online: contact a librarian, borrow books and movies, read the paper, and more….
Town meeting, election postponed for at least a month
The town meetings and election scheduled for the end of this month have been called off, with tentative new dates in late April, though town officials have the option of postponing again if the Covid-19 epidemic has not abated. “The sentiment is very clear — everyone thinks we should postpone,” said Town Moderator Sarah Cannon…