COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Mask Mandate

View the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.

COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing

COVID-19 vaccine

Use VaxFinder to search for appointments at pharmacies, health care providers and other community locations.

COVID-19 Vaccination & Safety Information

Navigate to CDC's - Your COVID-19 Vaccination Webpage and view COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS).

COVID-19 Testing

Find a COVID-19 test, including at-home testing options, or register for an appointment at a free "Regional Express" testing site.

Access the SARS-CoV-2 Viral Mutations: Impact on COVID-19 Tests website for more information.

News & Announcements

  1. CDC Recommends having a COVID-19 Plan (PDF)
  2. COVID-19 Cases on the Rise - Subvariant of Concern (PDF)
  3. Am I Close Contact of a person with COVID-19 (PDF)
  4. Answer the Call if Contacted for COVID-19 Tracing (April 30, 2020) (PDF)
  5. Bedford COVID-19 Public Forum (February 10, 2021) (PDF)
  6. Board of Health Declaration of a Public Health Emergency, March 19, 2020 (Amended April 13, 2020) - Rescinded March 1, 2021 (PDF)
  7. Board of Health Declaration of a Public Health Emergency, March 19, 2020 (PDF)
  8. Board of Health Emergency Order for Personal Services, March 19, 2020 (PDF)
  9. BOH Emergency Order for Personal Services - Amendment 1, May 18, 2020 (PDF)
  10. BOH Emergency Order for Personal Services - Amendment 2, June 8, 2020 (PDF)
  11. BOH Emergency Order for Personal Services - Amendment 3, June 22, 2020 (PDF)
  12. BOH Emergency Order for Personal Services - Amendment 4, July 6, 2020 (PDF)
  13. BOH Emergency Order for Personal Services - Amendment 5 - Updated January 19, 2021 (PDF)
  14. Community FAQs in response to the Bedford resident under investigation for COVID-19, March 18, 2020 (PDF)
  15. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the Board of Health, February 26, 2020 (Updated March 4, 2020) (PDF)
  16. COVID Rates Rising - Updated Advisory on Face Coverings, July 27, 2021 (PDF)
  17. COVID-19 and Personal and Community Preparedness, March 4, 2020 (PDF)
  18. COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination Opportunity (PDF)
  19. COVID-19 Prevention Reminders, October 29, 2021 (PDF)
  20. COVID-19 Updates Effective May 29, 2021 (PDF)
  21. COVID-19 Vaccination Reminder for 12 and Older, September 21, 2021 (PDF)
  22. COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Information, December 1, 2021 (PDF)
  23. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - November 20, 2021 For Bedford Residents ages 5 to 11 - November 3, 2021 (PDF)
  24. COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs, May 7, 2021 (PDF)
  25. COVID-19 Vaccine for Children, July 23, 2021 (PDF)
  26. COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Teens and Young Adults, June 14, 2021 (PDF)
  27. COVID-19 Vaccine Myths vs. Facts, May 13, 2021 (PDF)
  28. COVID-19 Variants and the COVID-19 Vaccine, June 24, 2021 (PDF)
  29. Face Covering Updates - Effective April 30, 2021 (PDF)
  30. FAQ COVID-19 Vaccine for Residents, January 22, 2021 (PDF)
  31. Fully Vaccinated Now What (Adapted From the CDC), April 28, 2021 (PDF)
  32. Hand Sanitizer Recall, July 27, 2020 (PDF)
  33. How Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Work, June 8, 2021 (PDF)
  34. How to Build a Home Emergency Kit - COVID-19 Response, March 12, 2020 (PDF)
  35. Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine 0 Update and Resumption of Use, April 27, 2021 (PDF)
  36. Keeping our Community Safe when using Parks and Open Spaces, June 26, 2020 (PDF)
  37. MDPH Adopting CDC Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance, December 29, 2021 (PDF)
  38. Memo to Town Boards and Committees on Public Meetings and protection from COVID-19, March 9, 2020 (PDF)
  39. Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19, March 13, 2020 (PDF)
  40. Message from the Board of Health on Coronavirus and Local Preparedness, February 26, 2020 (PDF)
  41. Myths and Facts - COVID-19 Vaccine Safety, April 7, 2021 (PDF)
  42. Phase 1 - Guidance for Reopening and Continuing Operations, May 22, 2020 (PDF)
  43. Phase 2 - Reopening Guidance for Businesses, June 8, 2020 (PDF)
  44. Responding to Positive Cases of COVID-19 and Contract Tracing FAQs - Updated April 27, 2021 (PDF)
  45. Responding to Positive Cases of COVID-19 and Contact Tracing - FAQs - Updated October 26, 2020 (PDF)
  46. Save a Life. WEAR A MASK. Its Mandatory, June 24, 2020 (PDF)
  47. Sexual Assault Awareness during COVID-19, April 30, 2020 (PDF)
  48. Tips for COVID-19 Talks with Friends and Family, April 14, 2021 (PDF)
  49. Trust the Facts Get the Vax - COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs, May 25, 2021 (PDF)
  50. Two-day Pop Up Testing Initiative Announced for June 15, 17 and 18 2020 (PDF)
  51. Vaccine Hesitancy Talking Tips, July 21, 2021 (PDF)
  52. Want Relief From Some Restrictions - Get your COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)

Helpful Resources

  1. Online Tool to Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card, January 10, 2022 (PDF)
  2. Reopening Smoothly in Bedford - Helpful Tips for Consumers (PDF)
  3. Tips for Safe Use of Reusable Bags During COVID-19, July 21, 2020 (PDF)
  4. Support Services for Addiction During COVID-19, April 17, 2020 (PDF)
  5. Autism Awareness Month and Resources to help during COVID-19, April 10, 2020 (PDF)
  6. Symptoms of COVID-19 - Poster (PDF)
  7. Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 - Poster (PDF)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheets

  1. COVID-19 - Spanish Fact Sheet (PDF)
  2. COVID-19 - Simplified Chinese Fact Sheet (PDF)
  3. COVID-19 - Traditional Chinese Fact Sheet (PDF)
  4. COVID-19 - English Fact Sheet (PDF)