Beverly Health Department

It is the mission of the Beverly Health Department to serve as a resource committed to educate, inform and protect the general public and meet the multitude of health related needs of the community.

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“Stop the Spread” COVID-19 Testing Available in Salem

FREE tests for Massachusetts residents and workers through December 31st

Massachusetts residents and workers can receive free COVID-19 testing as part of the state’s “Stop the Spread” initiative. Testing will be offered through December 31st. Testing is available via a drive-through or walk-up outside of Salem High School at 77 Willson Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Testing days and hours at Salem High School are as follows:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00PM to 6:00PM
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Testing will also be offered via walk-up inside at Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square in Salem, Massachusetts on the following days and hours:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00PM to 7:00PM

No proof of insurance or citizenship is necessary. Testing is via nasal swab, administered by EMTs from Fallon Ambulance, and processed via RT PCR at the Broad Institute Laboratory. Test results are returned, whether positive or negative, to the resident within 36 hours. You do not need to be symptomatic, quarantining, or have been in proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in order to receive this testing.

In the event of sustained inclement weather, testing at the Salem High School site may be temporarily suspended or even cancelled for the day, depending on the severity of the weather.

If you have been tested and have not received your results within 36 hours, or have additional questions, please call 617-745-2100, extension 513.


Information on the Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) please click on the links below.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts
www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html  
https://mass211.org/
If you are unable to reach 2-1-1 due to your telephone or cell phone carrier, a toll-free number is available 1-877-211-MASS(6277); Hearing impaired callers can reach us using 508-370-4890 TTY
Beverly Health Line for COVID-19 Questions
If you are interested in being a medical or non-medical volunteer you can sign up for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) by Clicking www.maresponds.org our local organization is Region 3-North Shore Cape Ann MRC

Information Regarding Essential Services
FAQ - Essential Services

Revised COVID Related Orders and Advisories 11/3/20
Rescission of Emergency Order Regarding Evictions and Inspections - 10/16/20
Emergency Order Delaying Implementation of Step 2 of Phase 3of the Commonwealth's Re-Opening Plan and Limitations on Gatherings 

Local information in regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19) attached below:
Revised Emergency Order Regarding face Coverings in Essential Retail Services and Residential & Commercial Buildings and Order Regarding Prohibition on Ice Cream Trucks and Sales 5-6-20
Emergency Order Establishing Fines for Violation of Govenor's May 1, 2020 Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public Places Where Social Distancing Is Not Possible 5-5-20
Emergency Order Regarding Fine for Violations of COVID-19 Emergency Orders 4-24-20
Revised Emergency Order Regarding Evictions and Inspections 4-24-20
Revised Emergency Order Regarding Face Coverings in Essential Retail Services and Residential & Commercial Buildings an Order Regarding Prohibition on Ice Cream Trucks & Sales 4-24-20
Revised Emergency Order Regarding Personal Care Services and Other Services 4-24-20
Emergency Order Regarding Face Covering 4/10/20
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html
Advisory Regarding Face Covering 4/6/20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YLXEhSjVsw
Emergency Order Regarding Pedestrian Traffic on Lothrup Street Sidewalks 4/5/20
Emergency Order Regarding Evictions and Inspections 4/5/20
Revised Emergency Order Regarding Certain Healthcare Services 4/1/20
Emergency Order Regarding Certain Health Care Services 3/23/20
Emergency Order Regarding Personal Care Services and Other Services 3/20/20
Declaration of Public Health Emergency 3/20/20

If you are considered and essential business all entry doors of such businesses must be posted with an advisory to members of the public that face covering and social distancing requirement requiring 6 foot separation is required. 
Face Cover Signage

Beverly has CANCELLED its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day scheduled for 4/25/20 due to continuation of federal and state stay at home advisories regarding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Please click the link below to see details about Salems Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday September 12th. Beverly residents are welcome to attend, please bring proof of residency. 

Salem Household Hazardous Waste Day 2020

Adoption of the FDA 2013 Food Code
Please click the following link for an informational video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs1txSPlx18

Please see the following flyer for some helpful tips on how to prevent rodents from becoming a nuissance. 

Combat the Rat Flyer
See see the following link for amended noise conttrol regulations which became effective as of July 1, 2018

Noise Control Regulation
Please click the link below for the guidelines for obtaining a food establishment permit in the City of Beverly. 

Obtaining a Food Establishment Permit
Please click the links below to see the updated tobacco regulations.

Sale of Tobacco Poducts
Beverly ETS Regulations
MAHB Flavored Product Guidance List
Upcoming Board Meetings
April 16th
May 21st
June 18th

** All Board Meetings are held at 90 Colon Street, 6:00PM unless otherwise noted**




 
Ongoing Programs

(1) Mercury Recovery Program



Beverly Health Department
Hours of Operation

Monday - Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm


*** Closed Holidays ***




If you have any questions, complaints or concerns, please call the Health Department office at (978) 921-8591.

Beverly Health Department • 90 Colon Street • Beverly, MA 01915 • Phone: (978) 921-8591 • Fax: (978) 922-5695