Town of Acushnet Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

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On Friday, December 4, 2020, the Town of Acushnet was notified that an employee at the Parting Ways building tested positive for COVID-19.

While the case appears to be isolated, out of an abundance of caution the building will remain closed for the remainder of the day to be deep-cleaned and disinfected. The Parting Ways building will reopen for business on Monday, December 7, 2020, for its normal operating hours by appointment only.

The employee and all those identified as close contacts will follow the state’s protocol for quarantining. For privacy requirements the Town cannot divulge specific information about the individual who has tested positive. Since the Town has closed all lobby hours, we are confident that there was no direct contact with the public.

The Town of Acushnet has prided itself on being proactive with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have consistently provided free testing clinics to our residents and staff, and have put many precautionary measures in place inside our buildings to prevent the spread as much as possible. However, this proves that we are not completely immune. As cases continue to grow in Acushnet, we would like to use this opportunity to remind all residents to continue to practice social distancing, mask wearing and handwashing/sanitization to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Please contact the Health Department for any questions.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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