TTC_02_03_21_Vol.17-No.15

Residents should note
that while the state is creating
more mass vaccination
sites and they may become
eligible to receive the vaccination
in the coming weeks,
vaccination distribution is
contingent on the number
of physical vaccinations
available. The State of Massachusetts,
at this time, is
prepared to distribute more
vaccinations than it has.
The state has not yet announced
when individuals
65-years-old and older and
those with two or more comorbidities
will be able to receive
the vaccine. This will be
announced when more information
is available about additional
doses of the vaccine
to be provided to the state by
the federal government.
The general public will
not be eligible to receive the
vaccine until April.
Ipswich residents age
75-years-old and older without
internet access can call
the Senior Center at 978-
356-6650 Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
for help registering for a vaccination
appointment. The
Senior Center is also able
to assist residents who need
access to transportation or
have other health issues that
impede their ability to visit
a vaccination site.
The Baker-Polito Administration
also announced a new
mass vaccination site will be
opened at the DoubleTree
Hilton Hotel in Danvers on
Wednesday, Feb. 3.
To make an appointment
at a vaccination site:
• Visit: https://www.
mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine
to find your phase and priority
group
• If you're eligible, visit
https://www.mass.gov/in-
Page 6 www.TheTownCommon.com
February 3, 2021
Community
Community Announcements,
from page 5
fo-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations
to find a vaccine
clinic near you
• Make an appointment
online and fill out the form
Those with questions
about the vaccine are asked
to contact the state by
emailing COVID-19-Vaccine-Plan-MA@mass.gov.
Stay Informed about the
Status of COVID-19 in
Town
According to public health
data released on Thursday,
Jan. 28, the Town’s designation
remains at “Red,”
indicating a “high risk” of
spread in the community.
The average daily incidence
rate for the Town of Georgetown
is 53.3 per 100,000
residents, down from 55.6
last week.
There are currently 67 active
cases of COVID-19 in
the community. There have
been a total of 410 cases in
Georgetown since the start
of the pandemic.
Residents are reminded
to always take the following
precautions to prevent further
spread of COVID-19
in the community:
• Remember that an infected
individual can spread
COVID-19 before they have
symptoms, which is why
social distancing — maintaining
a minimum of 6 feet
from others — is critical.
• Those who must go out
are urged to:
• Avoid gathering in
groups
• Maintain 6 feet from
people outside your household
• Do not shake hands or
hug
• Wash your hands often
• Those who are at a high
risk for COVID-19, including
those over the age
of 65 and with underlying
health conditions, are
advised to stay home and
avoid non-essential tasks
and errands
• Wear a mask in indoor
and outdoor spaces at all
times.
• Face coverings should:
• Cover the nose and
mouth
• Fit snugly and comfortably
against the side of the
face
• Be secured with either
ties or ear loops
• Permit breathing without
difficulty
• Be able to be washed
and machine dried without
damage. Face masks should
be washed regularly depending
on the amount of
use.
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Ipswich
COVID-19
Vaccination
Update
IPSWICH — Town Manager
Anthony Marino, Public
Health Director Colleen
Fermon and Director of
Senior Services Sheila Taylor
report that Gov. Charlie
Baker announced an update
to Phase Two of the state's
COVID-19 vaccination distribution
plan.
The state has restructured
Phase Two of the vaccination
distribution plan so
that the following groups
will be vaccinated, in order:
• Individuals 75-years-old
and older.
• Individuals 65-yearsold
and older and individuals
with two or more comorbidities,
meaning they
have a condition that puts
them at risk for severe illness
should they contract
COVID-19. To review these
conditions, visit the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention website by visiting:
https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/
need-extra-precautions/
people-with-medical-conditions.html
• Early education and
K-12 workers, transit, utility,
food and agriculture,
sanitation, public works and
public health workers
Individuals with one comorbidity
• Individuals who are
75-years-old and older can
begin receiving their vaccines
on Monday, Feb. 1,
and can make an appointment
at a vaccination site
near them. To view a map
of vaccination sites, visit:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations.
All sites
require an appointment.
Community Announcements,
page 7