3/27/2020- COVID19 - Town of Barre update #7 - where to find most up to date info and Buoy Health online 24/7 tool

COVID-19 MA Update:

The best place to get the most up-to-date state information that is being released daily from the Governor's Office and DPH is Mass.gov/COVID19.  

Under the OVERVIEW section, you can find out the next upcoming press conference, watch the past press conferences, and view current case information.

Today's press release from the Governor included the release of a new Health Care Tool, Buoy Health--accessible at buoy.com/mass.  As stated in the press release, https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-travel-guidelines-and-new-health-care-resources-to, "[...] The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of Buoy Health’s new online resource for residents to check their symptoms and connect with the next appropriate health care resource. This tool does not replace emergency medical care, but it may be used as a support for residents during the COVID-19 outbreak to connect them with appropriate health care resources if they display coronavirus symptoms.

Buoy Health’s online 24/7 tool is free for Massachusetts residents and uses current COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  Visit Buoy.com/mass to learn more and use the tool."
Heather M. Budrewicz
Interim Town Administrator
Town of Barre
p. 978.355.2504 ext. 101
f. 978.355.5023