Month: April 2020
Hospital Is Full: CHA Everett Doctor Tells America ‘It Just Happened All at Once’
A young attending physician at the CHA Everett hospital on Monday gave a peek to the entire country as to what’s happening in the city’s local hospital, and it was shocking and difficult news. Dr. Erin Beaumont is an attending…
Everett Public Schools Begin Massive Chromebook Distribution This Week
Everett Supt. Priya Tahiliani and a host of volunteers began the massive task this week of distributing student ChromeBooks to families at the Encore Boston Harbor parking lot in anticipation of a regular online learning schedule next week. Tahiliani said…
EBNHC is Grateful For Our Supportive Community
Special to the Independent Our community’s strength is on full display despite the extraordinary challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. Public health agencies, elected officials, health care providers and community leaders are collaborating in new ways to protect our neighborhoods. Most…
Everett Reports 29 Confirmed Cases This Week
The City reported late on Monday that the Department of Public Health (DPH) had updated the COVID-19 case-count for Everett, and the number is now up to 29 confirmed cases. It’s a shocking number considering there were less than 10…
Baker Extends the Stay-at-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses to May 4
By Lauren Bennett As the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop, Governor Charlie Baker continues to update the public with new announcements. After President Trump over the weekend announced the extension of the federal guidelines for social distancing until April 30,…
EHS Seniors Coping with the Loss of Critical End-of-Year Activities
Melisa Demaku had already purchased and been fitted for her prom dress, a dress that may not be used now. Chloe Lewis had waited for years to become president of the STEM Club and compete in the nationals. That dream…
Baker Administration Launches Online Portal for PPE, Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Outbreak
The Baker administration on Sunday announced an online portal where individuals and companies can easily donate or sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteer to support the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. This effort will ensure that front line responders get the protective…
Massachusetts Bar Examination Postponed
The Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners today announced that, due to the ongoing public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts bar examination will not be administered on July 28 and July 29, 2020 as previously…
State Announces Command Center Advisory Board of Medical Experts, Infectious Disease Specialists
On Weds., March 25, the state announced the COVID-19 Advisory Board, a group of medical experts that will support the Response Command Center as the Commonwealth continues to respond to COVID-19. The Response Command Center, under the leadership of Secretary Marylou Sudders and reporting to Governor…