Tewksbury Launches 'Stop The Spread' Campaign Amid Case Increase

TEWKSBURY, MA — Tewksbury's Reopening Task Force has launched a new "stop the spread" campaign, amid a recent rise in coronavirus cases.

The town reported 40 active confirmed cases, Friday, the most in over two months. There were 28 confirmed community cases and 12 State Hospital cases, as well as two probable community cases.

The Task Force thanked residents for their work to keep the virus under control, but asked them to remain careful, for the sake of the town's students, businesses and vulnerable residents.

"This pandemic is far from over and has the ability to spread rapidly" the Task Force said. "That’s why we are asking that everyone follow these three most important steps to protect yourselves and all our Tewksbury community members in all aspects of our daily lives."

The three steps: 1. masks, 2. social distancing and 3. regular hand hygiene.

The Task Force also encouraged residents to contact their doctor if they feel ill.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.