Medford Coronavirus Update: 100+ Confirmed Cases

MEDFORD, MA — The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Medford more than doubled over the past week. There are 132 confirmed cases as of Monday, April 6, up from 53 the previous Monday.

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn started a social media challenge over the weekend to encourage residents to stay connected. The challenge, which uses the hashtag #StayHomeFor, invites residents to post a photo or video – no longer than 25 seconds – of themselves and their family members, pets or roommates sharing who they are staying home to support.

The photos and videos will be compiled into a Medford Strong video. Entries should be forwarded to Coach Jack Dempsey at jdsportsvideo@gmail.com by April 12. Please include your name and the names of those in the photo.

State officials announced an increase of 1,337 cases between Sunday and Monday, for a total of 13,837. There were 29 new coronavirus deaths statewide, bringing the total to 260.

Additional updates on the new coronavirus in Medford:

Patch put out a call to local businesses last week and asked them to update their status, give details on how you can continue to patronize them and to let the community know how they can best help during these challenging times. You can find the local guide here.

PhysicianOne Urgent Care held a drive-thru testing clinic Saturday, which could return, depending on the availability of test kits. Patients within the MelroseWakefield Health Care system can get drive-up testing at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Urgent Care as of Monday, March 30.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's office has received over 100 complaints about Boston Sports Clubs, which has a location in Medford, due to it charging customers during the shutdown and not providing gym-goers with a clear path to canceling their memberships.

Construction must temporarily pause operations until a safety plan is approved by the city that details the company's plans to ensure work site safety. Following the city's approval, any projects found to be in violation of their plans will be required to stop operations immediately.

Mayor Lungo-Koehn signed emergency orders prohibiting visitors inside of properties maintained by the Medford Housing Authority and prohibiting in-person showings of homes or apartments.