Amherst COVID-19
Have a COVID-19 Question or Concern?
Call us at (413) 259-2425 or Email us at covidconcerns@amherstma.gov
Laboratory Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases in Amherst:
Active Cases: 160 | Cumulative Cases: 1002
(as of 1/15/21 at 8:45 AM)
Mask Order
Governor Baker issued an Order effective November 6, 2020 requiring face masks or cloth face coverings in all public places, whether indoors or outdoors, even where they are able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others. Masks or face coverings are encouraged but not required for children between the ages of 2 and 5. For more details, please visit: www.mass.gov/news/mask-up-ma
The revised order still allows for an exception for residents who cannot wear a face-covering due to a medical or disabling condition, but it allows employers to require employees to provide proof of such a condition. It also allows schools to require that students participating in in-person learning provide proof of such a medical or disabling condition.
Recent News & Updates
All Current Town of Amherst News & Announcements or visit our News Archive
Town of Amherst Hosts Vaccine Clinic for Hampshire County 1st Responders Registration can be done on our Vaccine Page
UMass Amherst Providing Free Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing to Local Community Members Starting 12/14 - Learn More
Governor Announces Statewide Rollback to Phase 3, Step 1 & Additional Restrictions - Effective December 13, 2020
Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program webpage
Amherst Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding - Learn more & apply online
Virtual Community Forum to Discuss Joint UMass-Town Efforts to Mitigate Spread of COVID on September 3rd - Recording
Governor Baker's COVID-19 Travel Order - Effective August 1, 2020
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
Online COVID-19 Symptom Checker from State of Massachusetts and Buoy