From Gene Kalb: The experts I read all said it takes about three years for a pandemic to work its way through…
Read MoreCOVID-19 is escalating in the community, but not to the extent that warrants new mitigation measures, according to local health officials.…
Read MoreCovid – What Won’t You Do? What’s Bedford Thinking?
by Gene Kalb
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Covid numbers continue to be alarmingly high caused by the new BA.5 variant. The number of cases and the positivity rate would…
Read MoreI remember there was an old song on MTV She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby. It occurs to me that…
Read MoreTouched by Covid ~ What’s Bedford Thinking?
by Gene Kalb
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With the latest surge of Covid-19 and the omicron variant in particular, the number of people testing positive is unprecedented during this…
Read MoreIn case you haven’t heard, a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has emerged from South Africa. A few days ago it…
Read MoreThe Bedford Health Department has shared this list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Covid-19 vaccines, adapted from guidance found at CDC.gov…
Read MoreTown Manager Sarah Stanton announced at Monday’s Select Board meeting that municipal offices will reopen to the public during normal business hours…
Read MoreRecovering Slowly from Covid
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Jennifer Puhle doesn’t have Covid-19 anymore. That’s the good news.
The bad news? “I am not myself -- and I can’t stand it.”…
Read MoreThe Bedford Health Department has acquired a limited quantity of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses and is holding a clinic on…
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at Bedford High School (BHS case #64). No close contacts.
* There…
New Tree in Emerson Hospital Courtyard to Honor Care Team, Victims, and Survivors of Covid-19
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Emerson Hospital in Concord will honor victims and survivors of Covid-19 and the hospital's entire care team with a special dedication ceremony…
Read More* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at Bedford High School (BHS case #63). No close contacts.
* There is currently (1)…
As of the end of April, First Parish has suspended its weekly COVID-19 Testing Tuesdays that began a year ago in April…
Read MoreFully Vaccinated? Now What?
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If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can start doing some pre-pandemic activities again safely. People are considered fully vaccinated 2…
Read MoreApril 26, 2021
* Four (4) new COVID-19 positive cases reported over break within the Bedford High School Community (BHS cases #59,…
April 16, 2021
* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at JGMS School (JGMS case #22). No close contacts.
* There are…
Read MoreSuperintendent’s Update ~ New Positive Covid Cases at Davis, JGMS, and BHS ~ April 13, 2021
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April 13, 2021
* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at Davis School (DS case #20). Close contacts identified.
* One (1)…
April 7, 2021
* Two (2) new COVID-19 positive cases at JGMS (JGMS case #19 and #20). One of these cases is…
Read MoreThe Town of Bedford will offer free Covid-19 testing to residents from 8 am until noon on the following Saturdays: April 3,…
Read MoreBedford is no exception to recent trends showing an increased incidence in Covid-19.
“It seems to have coincided with the increase in vaccines,”…
Read MoreThe Town of Bedford Health Department is pleased to announce it is partnering with the Massachusetts State In-Home Vaccination Program to offer…
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021
* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at JGMS (JGMS case #16). Close contacts identified.
* One (1) new…
“I would never wish a pandemic on anyone, but…” I often hear this from colleagues, parishioners and people in the community.…
Read MoreMarch 19, 2021
* One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at John Glenn Middle School (JGMS case #15). Close contacts have been…
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