Courtesy: City of Springfield website.

(WWLP) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Springfield have risen significantly, health officials urge residents to get vaccinated.

According to a news release sent to 22News from the Office of Mayor Sarno, there were 265 COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday and Wednesday alone.

Last week, there were 499 reported COVID-19 cases in the city.

Mayor Sarno states, “Yesterday’s COVID-19 daily update infection numbers from HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris of 154, and 111 cases for the Tuesday, September 14th are very alarming and scary. These are numbers we were seeing during the height of COVID-19.

Mayor Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are urging resident to wear face masks and get vaccinated as a significant surge in positive COVID-19 cases were reported over the past two days.

A mobile vaccine clinic can be set up at businesses, schools, organizations and more, to submit a request visit the COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Program.

Springfield Health Department located at 311 State Street offers COVID-19 vaccines, no appointment is necessary.

Several Walgreens and CVS pharmacies offer COVID-19 vaccines.

Springfield residents who need help scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine appointment can contact the Department of Elder Affairs at 413-787-6785, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.