By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Greenfield, MA) Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner is aware of the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the city over the past 90 days, and she is urging residents to fight “pandemic fatigue” and continue to observe social distancing measures and wear masks in public.
“With the health of the citizens of Greenfield as a focus, and our ongoing efforts as a city – to date, we have managed to remain at a minimal number of new COVID-19 cases. In order to keep us going in the right direction, residents are strongly encouraged to wear a
mask, stay six feet apart, and wash your hands frequently,” said Wedegartner.
A gathering of young adults in a neighboring town is being attributed to the most recent increase in cases in Franklin County.
“We are aware of the pandemic fatigue, but we need to keep fighting during this time,” said Interim Health Director Jennifer Hoffman.
Even in the colder months, outdoor gatherings are preferable to indoor gatherings. Residents are encouraged to continue to plan outdoor events during the pandemic. Indoors, there is a risk of poor ventilation. The City of Greenfield does maintain a COVID-19 hotline from 9am to 12pm at 413-775-6411.