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With the Delta Variant ramping up numbers are climbing here in the Berkshires and also in the state.

With current circumstances being what they are right now, and in order to protect vulnerable staff members and residents, all visitors to public buildings in the City of North Adams will be required to wear a face-covering during their time in the building effective today Friday, August 6.

It looks like more people are starting to get vaccinated. About 200,000 additional people have gotten at least one shot since the first week in July. Officials are reporting the Delta Virus variant is easier to get.