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Danvers Board of Health reviews disease counts, expands naloxone access and highlights regional maternal supports
Summary
Public-health staff reported 40 confirmed influenza cases and 22 novel coronavirus cases, described low turnout at regional flu clinics, and outlined naloxone training and nine new naloxone boxes to expand access. The board also reviewed North Shore home-visiting metrics and a March 21 community baby shower in Salem.
The Town of Danvers Board of Health received routine public-health updates at its Feb. 5 meeting, including infectious-disease surveillance, opioid-response activity and regional maternal-child supports.
Public Health Nurse Judith Ryan presented disease-status figures: influenza (40 confirmed), novel coronavirus cases listed as 22 confirmed or suspect, tuberculosis listed as 5 suspect, and fewer than five confirmed cases each for calicivirus/norovirus and hepatitis B/C. Ryan also said regional flu clinics held in Danvers and Beverly had low turnout.
On overdose prevention, staff reported naloxone training sessions conducted at local schools, additional sessions planned at St. John’s Prep, and nine new naloxone boxes ordered for placement in schools, parks and other public areas. The board discussed options for weatherproof outdoor boxes and a public communication plan for expanded naloxone access.
The board reviewed the North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership’s 2025 data: 109 total visits across nine communities, with Danvers accounting for about 5% of visits. The regional diaper drive collected 32,225 diapers, and roughly 64% of caregivers served received some form of financial assistance (WIC, SNAP, HEAP). A Community Baby Shower is scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Salem.
No formal board actions were taken on clinical protocols or funding allocations during the meeting; staff will continue outreach and training efforts.
