Amherst COVID-19
Welcome to the COVID-19 community resource page for Amherst, MA. With information rapidly changing, the Town of Amherst is spearheading an effort to create a single source of information for our community.
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Click here for Amherst COVID-19 Video Playlist.
Confirmed COVID-19 Case Count: Amherst: 86 | Hampshire County: 843 | Mass: 94,220 (as of 5/28/20)
Click here for latest daily MEMA Situation Update - Comprehensive daily updates & resources from the State
Recent News & Updates
Governor Announces: Reopening - Four Phase Approach & Safer-at-Home Advisory - May 18, 2020
Governor Orders Use of Mask or Face Covering in Public - As of May 6, 2020
Testing of Those Experiencing Homelessness & Shelter Staff/Volunteers Reveals NO COVID-19 Spread - May 1, 2020
Amherst Municipal Buildings Continue to be Closed to the Public - April 29, 2020
Town Policy Updates - As of April 29, 2020
Town Manager Extends Payment Due Dates, Waives Interest & Penalty Charges - April 7, 2020
Latest Guidance from Massachusetts DPH - April 3, 2020 CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings
Town Announces Additional Modifications - April 3, 2020
Governor Updates Orders & Guidance - March 31, 2020
Town Parks & Common Use Modifications - March 29, 2020
Letter from the Amherst Town Council President & Town Manager - March 26, 2020
Massachusetts Stay at Home Advisory on March 23rd
How to Stay Connected Locally
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Sign up for Amherst Emergency Alerts here
Click here for Amherst COVID-19 Video Playlist
Constituent Guide - from Senator Comerford
How to Stay Informed
Ask Questions via Phone or Online: Call 2-1-1 or visit site here
Get Text Alerts from State: Text COVIDMA to 888-777
Visit: www.mass.gov/covid19
New - Online COVID-19 Symptom Checker from State of Massachusetts and Buoy