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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
The Town of Yarmouth is working with many local and state partners to help manage the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. We continue to monitor the situation as a Town and region and maintain the latest recommendations, practices and procedures regarding the outbreak and impacted services and people across our community. Please check back here often for the most recent updates and share this page within your own circles and community to keep everyone informed, healthy and safe.
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**See Below for Official Town, Health & Regional Updates & Information**
As of December 7, 2021, the Yarmouth Board of Health recommends that masks be worn indoors within all public areas. Explore the following links for information related to the updated mask advisory:
Yarmouth Beaches: UPDATE Per vote by the Board of Selectmen, Yarmouth beaches have be re-opened. Please remember to maintain social distancing while on the beach and avoid crowds. In the event social distancing is not feasible, masks must be worn per the Governor’s recent executive order.
Yarmouth Beach Access Plan
The Town of Yarmouth has developed an initial plan for the 2020 beach season consistent with State guidance from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA). Please read the following document for full requirements and regulations: Yarmouth COVID-19 Beach Opening Plan
Yarmouth Online Town Services
Please use as many of our Town’s Online Services as possible during this time to help you access Town services and resources as a citizen. Visit our Yarmouth Online Services Center.
Please visit our newly created COVID19 Business Assistance Programs Page for more options for businesses during this crisis.
Sign Up for Important Town Emergency Information
**ATTENTION** Please sign up for important notifications from the town through CodeRED. Our CodeRED system provides Yarmouth officials the ability to quickly and professionally deliver messages to targeted areas or neighborhoods, or the entire Town of Yarmouth through personalized messages via voice, email, and text. Your information is never shared. Please click the image or visit this link on the Yarmouth Police site for sign up.
2-1-1 Call Line Established by the MA Dept. of Public Health
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announces the launch of 2-1-1 to provide COVID-19 information and referrals 24/7. Massachusetts 2-1-1 will now provide real-time COVID-19 information, resources, and referrals in multiple languages. This expansion is the result of an increased investment in resources directed towards this 24-hour state supported telephone hotline.
Residents with questions should call 2-1-1 from any landline or cellphone. Callers dialing 2-1-1 will hear an automated menu of options. Callers press 2-6 for Coronavirus. Residents can also reach 2-1-1 through a live chat option on the Massachusetts 2-1-1 website. Visit the Mass211.org website for more information.
March 18th, 2020: Attention Business Owners
We have created a Business Assistance Page to view assistance programs and options for small businesses during the COVD19 crisis. Please visit our Business Assistance Programs page to learn more.