InsideLowell reported that the Lowell Board of Health met on Nov. 4, 2026, at City Hall for a scheduled session where public health updates were delivered. During the proceedings, Lisa Golden reported 35 new flu cases over the weekend on Nov. 2. Warning the community about the circulating virus, Lisa Golden stated, "Flu is here," as reported by InsideLowell.
Lisa Golden further recommended that residents receive a flu shot before holiday gatherings take place. Emphasizing the timing for inoculation, Lisa Golden told InsideLowell, "Two weeks out from Thanksgiving is the time to get to your flu clinic so that you are covered."
Public health disclosures during the meeting also touched on severe outcomes and historical comparisons. Officials noted that 7 adults have died due to influenza so far this season. For broader context regarding previous years, adult flu deaths reached 455 during the 2024-2025 season, while adult flu deaths reached 356 during the 2025-2026 season. Furthermore, it was noted that all 2026-2027 season flu vaccines are trivalent vaccines.
In response to the spread, the Health Department scheduled vaccination clinics on Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 17, to help residents get vaccinated. Looking ahead, the Lowell Board of Health announced that the Board of Health will next meet on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.