Coronavirus In Arlington: 4 Positive Cases, Town Offices Closed

ARLINGTON, MA — Four Arlington residents have tested positive for the new coronavirus, town said Sunday. The cases are "presumptive positive," which means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still needs to verify the test results. All residents who tested positive are self-quarantining.

Health officials are still awaiting test results of a child whose parent attended a Biogen conference in Boston last month. The parent tested negative for coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Due to the limited availability of testing, Arlington health officials said the actual number of coronavirus cases in town could actually be higher.

Health officials discouraged child play dates and encouraged child care facilities to suspend operations.

Arlington public playgrounds were closed to prevent the spread of the virus. The following town offices were also closed:

• Town Hall, 730 Mass. Ave.
• Senior Center, 27 Maple St.
• Recreation Office, 422 Summer Street
• DPW Administrative, 51 Grove St.
• Inspectional Services, 51 Grove St.
• APD Records Room, 112 Mystic St.
• Fire Administrative, 411 Mass. Ave.

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