Health & Fitness
Reading Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 53
The town is collecting gift cards to benefit the Reading Food Pantry and set up email addresses and a hotline to offer support.
READING, MA — The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Reading continues to rise. As of Tuesday, April 7, there were 53 confirmed cases in the town, according to health officials' latest numbers.
The town this week set up three secure dropbox locations where residents can donate gift cards to the Reading Food Pantry to support local families in need. Contributors are asked to buy gift cards that are $25 or less in denomination from local grocery stores and pharmacies.
Cards may be dropped off at the following locations:
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- Reading Police Station (Front Entrance)
- Reading Town Hall (Side door facing Parking Lot)
- Superintendent’s Office (Main door)
In addition, the Town of Reading has set up email addresses and a phone number to offer support or receive support. That information is below:
- To Receive Human/Elder Services help email
covid19help@ci.reading.ma.us<mailto:covid19help@ci.reading.ma.us
or call 781-942-6680, press #1
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- To Volunteer to help email
covid19volunteer@ci.reading.ma.us<mailto:covid19volunteer@ci.reading.ma.us
or call 781-942-6680, press #2
- For General Community Questions please email
covid-19@ci.reading.ma.us<mailto:covid-19@ci.reading.ma.us
or call 781-942-6680, press #3
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