Watch Live: Coronavirus Update From Lexington Health Officials

LEXINGTON, MA — Officials in Lexington are set to update the public Thursday afternoon on the ongoing response to the spread of new coronavirus called COVID-19.

The informational virtual forum will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12.

You can watch a livestream of the forum below or on Comcast 8, RCN 3, Verizon 35 and RCN 613.

The public is not allowed to attend the forum in person.

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After a discussion from leaders, panelists will answer questions sent in via Twitter and Lexington's webform. To ask questions, use the hashtag #LexTalkHealth or submit them online during or before the event.

Other questions about the coronavirus response should be directed to the Office of Public Health at 781-698-4533.

Lexington Public Schools is among a number of Middlesex County schools that announced Thursday it will remain closed to students until March 27.

Watch live at 6 p.m.:

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