5 Positive Coronavirus Cases In Reading

READING, MA — There are currently five positive cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus, in Reading, health officials said. The first positive case in Reading was reported last Wednesday.

Ahead of Gov. Charlie Baker issuing a two-week stay-at-home order and closing non-essential in-person businesses Monday, the town shut down services that could not be provided by keeping a distance of at least six feet between people. Click here for a list of essential businesses.

Reading has also shut down all basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds and athletic fields/complexes. Families are welcome to play in the parks – staying off the playgrounds – and use trails but are asked not to engage in sports or activities that require physical or shared contact.

Residents are advised to practice social distancing and wash their hands frequently.

See Reading coronavirus updates here.