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Let your face fly free (at times)
Let your face fly free (at times) #IpswichMA #Covid19
IPSWICH — Mask requirements have been lifted a little but not completely.
Town Manager Anthony Marino and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon noted Gov. Charlie Baker’s updated face covering order which took effect last Friday.
But while face coverings are no longer required by default outdoors, there are times when people should wear masks outside, the officials said.
There is no need…
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Ipswich Health Department shares mental health tips, resources - News - Ipswich Chronicle
Ipswich Health Department shares mental health tips, resources – News – Ipswich Chronicle
Town Manager Anthony Marino and Public Health Director Colleen Fermon recently shared tips and resources with residents in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Each May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to reduce stigma, educate the public and share resources.
“With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, it’s incredibly important for everyone to take care…
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Mosquito spraying Thursday after the bugs test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquito spraying Thursday after the bugs test positive for West Nile Virus #IpswichMA
IPSWICH — The town “will be taking immediate action after two pools of mosquitos in the area of Heartbreak Road tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV),” town officials have said.
It follows the infection earlier this month of a resident in their 70s, according to a statement from Town Manager Tony Marino and Heatlh Director Colleen Fermon.
Tests of mosquitos caught in traps placed last week…
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Town officials urge parent to have 12 to 15 year olds vaccinated
Town officials urge parent to have 12 to 15 year olds vaccinated #IpswichMA #covid19
IPSWICH — Town officials have urged parents to get their children inoculated now that vaccines are available to kids from 12 to 15 years of age.
“We encourage families to seek out a vaccine as soon as they can, to protect yourself from COVID-19 as well as others,” Public Health Director Fermon said Thursday.
“Pfizer’s vaccine has been determined to be safe and effective, and the more members of…
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Nasty and well traveled: Ipswich says watch out for variants
Nasty and well traveled: Ipswich says watch out for variants #IpswichMA #covid19
IPSWICH — They come from all over just to get into our little town — and make us sick.
Whether they are British, South African or Brazilian, three COVID-19 “variants of concern” have been identified in Massachusetts. It is believed that the three variants are highly contagious and spread quickly.
As a result, town officials urged residents to stick with Covid protocols to stay healthy.
“The…
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Covid vaccinations begin to roll out in Ipswich
Covid vaccinations begin to roll out in Ipswich #IpswichMA #covid19
IPSWICH — The COVID-19 vaccination program got off to a strong start last week when most of the town’s over-75 residents got their first innoculations.
After visiting seniors in housing complexes such as Oak Hill and Cable Gardens, Conley’s Drug Store and town officials organized a day-long injection session at Our Lady of Hope last Friday.
“It was a tremendous success,” said select board chair…
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Ipswich has 17 COVID-19 cases
Ipswich has 17 COVID-19 cases. Crisis likely to linger, officials say #IpswichMA #covid19 #GlocuesterMA
IPSWICH — Seventeen cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in town since the pandemic began.
In a community update Friday, town manager Tony Marino said some of those who tested positive have recovered and are now out of quarantine.
The town is faring better so far than Gloucester, which has around twice the population of Ipswich.
Gloucester has seen two people die, and confirmed 58 cases…
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Police beef up mental health and substance abuse expertise. Health officials say Good Samaritan Law can save lives
Police beef up mental health and substance abuse expertise. Health officials say Good Samaritan Law can save lives
After partnering with five local police departments, Ipswich police can now share a $90,000 Jail Arrest Diversion Program. The grant from the state Department of Public Health will be shared among the Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Essex, Manchester and Rockport police departments. It will be used to hire a full-time co-responder clinician to help police by answering calls to people with mental…
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Rowley and Ipswich health boards urge caution disposing of "sharps"
Rowley and Ipswich health boards urge caution disposing of “sharps”
IPSWICH and ROWLEY — If you or your pets have any medical conditions that involve home treatment with needles, no fewer than two health boards urge caution in their disposal. Both the Ipswich and Rowley boards of health issued an appeal this week asking residents to be careful how they dispose of needles and other “sharps.” Sharps is the medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that…
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Newslets From Town Hall: Be Prepared, Hazardous Waste, Long and Winding Linebrook Road
Newslets From Town Hall: Be Prepared, Hazardous Waste, Long and Winding Linebrook Road
IPSWICH — With Hurricane Harvey still battering Texas and Louisiana, the town’s public health department has reminded residents that September is National Preparedness Month. “Every step that we take to prepare ourselves and our families for emergencies makes our community stronger and more resilient when the unexpected happens. Now’s the time to plan ahead and get prepared,” said Colleen Fermon,…
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Third dose of vaccine available in Ipswich
Third dose of vaccine available in Ipswich #IpswichMA #covid19
Third shot for immunocompromised only; booster shots not available yet
IPSWICH — Town vaccination clinics have been authorized to offer a third dose of Pfizer vaccine — to some.
An announcement Monday from Town Manager Anthony Marino and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon said the extra shots are for “people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.”
Officials said the town is…
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Ipswich beaches to remain open after bacteria levels "slightly exceed" safe levels
Ipswich beaches to remain open after bacteria levels "slightly exceed" safe levels #IpswichMA
IPSWICH — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon have said that the water quality at several beaches in Ipswich has been declared safe for swimming after being retested for bacteria levels.
“Bacteria levels in the water at beaches slightly exceeded bacteria levels for safe swimming,” the officials said in a statement Friday night (July 16).
Water quality…
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Town to follow Baker’s advice and lift health restrictions
Town to follow Baker’s advice and lift health restrictions #IpswichMA
by Dan Mac Alpine
The town will follow Gov. Charlie Baker’s order and remove most remaining COVID-19 restrictions by May 29, earlier than town manager Anthony Mario thought.
Health director Colleen Fermon also referenced Gov. Charlie Baker’s statement.
Marino said he expected health restrictions designed to limit the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, including wearing a face mask, would…
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Fully vaccinated? Keep the mask
Fully vaccinated? Keep the mask #IpswichMA #NorthShoreMA
IPSWICH — As the number of vaccinated (slowly) begins to rise, town officials have urged the jabbed to remain cautious.
That means sticking with masks, social distancing and other preventative measures, according to a statement from town manager Tony Marino and health director Colleen Fermon.
The advice comes against a growing chorus of criticism of Gov. Charlie Baker for his handling of the…
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COVID vaccine enters new phase; Moulton urges vets to try VA
COVID vaccine enters new phase; Moulton urges vets to try VA
by Dan Mac Alpine
IPSWICH — Spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus has closed the town hall until further notice, and the schools will continue in a hybrid in-person and virtual learning mode.
The situation around town government and the schools remains fluid and could change, said Colleen Fermon, director of public health.
Town in the red
The commonwealth classifies Ipswich as a red community,…
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COVID-19 Update: 62 cases, 11 active; baby steps to reopen
COVID-19 Update: 62 cases, 11 active; baby steps to reopen #IpswichMA
IPSWICH — With the COVID-19 restrictions slowly easing all around the state, town officials are carefully plotting their way back to normal — or new normal — life.
To date, 63 cases of the disease have been reported in Ipswich, according to Colleen Fermon, the town’s health director.
Of those, 11 are still active patients in isolation. The other people have recovered, Fermon said in the…
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