Resident Information and Best Practices

Residents are urged to get their information from trusted experts, like the CDC website, www.cdc.gov, and be very cautious of news from social media or other unofficial sources. 

Testing

Science and Research

Community Resources

  • View our health and wellness resources to help you stay physically active, maintain good nutrition, and cope with stress.
  • Massachusetts residents can visit the MyVaxRecords portal to electronically view and save their COVID-19 vaccine record. By providing a cell phone number or email address, users can obtain a digital record of their vaccinations recorded in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System. Their COVID-19 vaccination record includes a unique QR code that can be saved to the user’s phone files, camera roll or the Apple Wallet. It can also be printed out for a paper record.
  • Enroll in Wakefield’s CodeRED e-alert system, used to communicate urgent messages to residents
    • Individuals who do not have internet access can call the Wakefield Fire Department at 781-246-6435 for assistance registering
  • Contact the Wakefield Food Pantry at 781.245.2510
  • Read how to apply for the Town's Emergency Fund or make a donation
  • Call the Massachusetts COVID-19 resource hotline: Dial 2-1-1
  • Contact the State of Massachusetts epidemiology hotline at 617-983-6800
  • Contact Wakefield's Health Department at 781.246.6375

Considerations for Owners and Operators of Multifamily Housing

 

Massachusetts Department of Public Health prevention tips