First Hubbardston COVID-19 Case
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2020
The Board of Health can confirm the first positive COVID-19 case in the Town of Hubbardston. Town officials were notified today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. All persons in contact with the infected person have been notified. The patient is currently quarantined at home. Our public health nurse from the Montachusett Public Health Network will continue to monitor the case.
Town officials are respectfully requesting that residents respect the patient’s privacy during this time. Personal information will not be released.
We understand that many residents are concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak and its arrival to Hubbardston and many peer communities. The best advice possible is to stay home, follow all CDC, MPH and local guidance regarding handwashing and social distancing. Please leave your home only for necessities or open air and if you do leave, keep a safe distance between you and others (six feet).
Our Emergency Management Team is in contact daily and coordinating with local, state and federal resources to provide Hubbardston with effective guidance and information. Our town officials stand united in their effort to help flatten the curve in Hubbardston and everywhere.
Here are the best sources of information for you and your family during this time.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Hubbardston Response and Information
Stay safe and take care of each other,
Ryan M. McLane
Town Administrator