COVID-19 Information Center
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
Testing and Vaccination
At-home self-test kits are available to Hanover residents while supplies last. Test kits are available at the Hanover Council on Aging, 665 Center Street; Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street; and the Hanover Fire Headquarters, 32 Center Street.
- View all local vaccination updates and information about public clinics
- View and access your vaccination records
- COVID-19 PCR Test Kits and Self Testing
- Free At-home COVID-19 Tests
- Hanover Public Schools COVID-19 Health Information
- COVID-19 Booster Frequently Asked Questions
Exposure and Quarantine
- COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for the Massachusetts General Public
- What to do if you test positive or believe you were exposed to someone who has COVID-19
- What to do if you are sick
News, Announcements, Orders, and Updates
- Town of Hanover Local COVID-19 Announcements and Updates
- Hanover Public Schools COVID-19 Updates
- State of Massachusetts 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:
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.
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
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