COVID-19 update for Thursday, September 2. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently.  

• Somerville requires COVID vaccinations for City employees: All City of Somerville employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of November 1, 2021. The City joins municipalities, states, and employers across the nation, including the U.S. military, that are taking this preventive step to help contain the spread of the virus. 

• Positive COVID cases in Somerville are rising: The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Somerville for the month of August is up to 305, with two days of data still to be included. That is up from 146 cases in July and 32 in June–in other words, we’ve seen a more than nine-fold increase in two months. See the latest Somerville case data at somervillema.gov/covid19dashboard.

• Upcoming vaccine clinics: Three Pfizer vaccine clinics open to all people age 12+ will be held at the locations below. The vaccines are free, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required. The CHA vaccine site at 176 Somerville Ave. (next to Target in Union Square) and many local pharmacies also offer walk-in vaccinations. To find out more about these three clinics and where else you can get vaccinated, visit somervillema.gov/vaccine. If you’re not vaccinated, make a plan today to get your shot. 
  • Wednesday, September 15: Somerville High School, 89 Highland Ave., 1-4 p.m. 
  • Friday, September 24: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd., 3-5 p.m. 
  • Monday, October 18: City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

• Get rental/mortgage assistance: If you find yourself or anyone you know unable to make rent or mortgage payments, substantial assistance may be available. Immediately contact our Office of Housing Stability at 617-625-6600 x2581 of the Community Action Agency of Somerville at 617-623-7370.

• Need a COVID test?: Plenty of locations offer free COVID testing. Go to somervillema.gov/covid19testing for details. 

• Sign up for the free weekly City eNewsletter: There’s always a lot going on in Somerville that has nothing to do with COVID-19 and one of the best ways to stay on top of it is by getting our weekly e-news update. You’ll get updates on events, meetings, surveys, volunteer opportunities, job openings, affordable housing offerings, and more. Sign up at somervillema.gov/newsletter.