About Departments Boards and Committees Residents Business How Do I..... COVID-19 Contact Us Keywords You are here Home COVID-19 Information Center Town of Hanover Coronavirus Information and Updates On February 1, 2020, the first Massachusetts case of 2019 novel coronavirus was confirmed. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19. COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Town continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and is in daily communication with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). The Hanover Health Department monitors all communicable diseases and is ready to respond. All guidance is based on information from the MDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Statistics Hanover COVID-19 Dashboard - Statistics are updated on a daily basis. Massachusetts COVID-19 Response - Regional statistics. Vaccination View all local vaccination updates and information about public clinics. News, Announcements, Orders, and Updates All Local COVID-19 Announcements and Updates from the Town of Hanover Town of Hanover COVID-19 Statistics Dashboard State of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates and Information State of Massachusetts COVID-19 Press Releases State of Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Orders and Guidance (Current and Past Actions, Limits on Gatherings Updates) State of Massachusetts COVID-19 Video Updates (YouTube) Notifications The Town of Hanover communicates with residents and the public through email messaging and various social media channels. Explore our social media and email subscription options: Follow us on social media Subscribe to our email lists Sign up for CodeRED alerts and notifications Hotlines Residents are now able to call local and State of Massachusetts hotlines with COVID-19 questions and information about testing and scheduling, vaccination, clinic availability, and other COVID-19-related issues and concerns. Local and State COVID-19 Hotlines Reopening Massachusetts Business Resources Learn about the reopening of Massachusetts and the steps that must be taken. Go to our Business and Reopening Massachusetts to view local and state business resources. Volunteer Sign up and Requests As the Town of Hanover works through plans to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeking volunteers, in both medical and non-medical positions, to assist the Town, Emergency Management, and the local Board of Health to provide any of the following services. Sign up to volunteer or request a volunteer Prevention Coronaviruses are respiratory viruses and are generally spread through droplets from coughs and sneezes of an infected person to another person. Information about how this novel coronavirus spreads is still limited. Visit the following CDC references for additional information about prevention and what to do if you are sick: Facts and updated information about COVID-19 What To Do if You Are Sick Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Clean and Disinfect: Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 To help protect yourself against colds and any types of the flu, always remember to: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds Use hand sanitizer and let dry to be effective Cover your coughs and sneezes Stay home if you are sick Information and Updates COVID-19 Hotlines COVID-19 Local Announcements and Updates COVID-19 Mask Requirements COVID-19 PCR Testing COVID-19 Statistics Dashboard COVID-19 Vaccination Information Hanover Food Pantry Hanover Public Schools Media and Video Mobile Integrated Health Printable Posters, Fact Sheets, and Flyers Public Health Resources Quarantine and Isolation Information Screen for COVID-19 (Buoy) Sign up for Town Notifications Technology and Assistance Telehealth Travel Guidance Unemployment and COVID-19 Veterans Quick Links Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization Mass.gov Hanover Health Office Volunteer in Our Community Ready.gov Be Prepared CodeRED Alert Notifications Town of Hanover • 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339 • 781.826.5000 Statement on Community Inclusiveness • Website Disclaimer • Hours & Directions Government Websites by CivicPlus ® Login