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Templeton Board of Health reports 15 COVID molecular tests, 3 positives; urges hand hygiene amid norovirus and national measles cases
Summary
At its March 24 meeting, Town of Templeton public health staff reported 15 molecular COVID-19 tests from March 2–15 with three positives, cautioned about an ongoing norovirus circulation and referenced a national measles outbreak of about 378 cases.
At the March 24 meeting, Town of Templeton public health staff gave the Board of Health an update on local communicable-disease reports, saying 15 molecular COVID-19 tests were recorded between March 2 and March 15 and three of those tests were positive.
The health staff member spoke to several circulating illnesses and advised continued precautions. “The norovirus is still going around, so, you know, washing hands, washing hands,” the staff member said, and urged residents to clean high-touch surfaces and use soap and water when possible.
The staff member also noted a national measles outbreak, saying there are “approximately 378 cases” nationwide and described Massachusetts as “still in good shape.” No local measles cases were reported during the update.
Board members discussed seasonal illnesses in the community. A board member reported heavier-than-usual influenza activity at a local center, and the staff member distinguished symptoms, saying influenza tends to cause more aches and fever than norovirus.
No formal actions or votes were taken on the communicable-disease report. The board did not specify additional local testing or vaccination campaigns during the meeting.
