Working with a non-profit partner, Gov. Charlie Baker called for 1,000 case workers to deploy throughout the state to track the people who had been in contact with patients who are positive for the COVID-19 virus. In his daily update,…
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Gov. Baker says more ICU beds are needed; COVID death rate in Mass. is lower than other states
State’s trajectory could be lower due to less smokers and early social distancing Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news…
City clarifies Street Sweeping: No ticketing and no towing in April
If at all possible, it is asked you voluntarily move your car on sweep day, but not required Street Sweeping started on April 1 and already there is a lot of confusion and misinformation being passed around the community and…
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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…