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…
Month: March 2020
Baker Administration Announces Federal Disaster Declaration approved for COVID-19 Response
In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s request for federal disaster assistance, the White House and FEMA announced today, March 28, that President Donald Trump has issued a Major Disaster Declaration that will make federal disaster assistance available beyond what was…
Grace Food Pantry Is Answering the Call for Residents During Crisis
The Everett Grace Food Pantry, led by managing director Irene Cardillo, has been distributing food to residents in need in the city for the past five years. Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis Cardillo and her group of volunteers…
CHA Everett Preparing for a Surge, Grateful for Community Support
The area’s only large hospital, CHA Everett (formerly the Whidden Hospital), is preparing its Emergency Department and its facility for a possible surge in patients who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, officials said this week. Emergency Department Chief at CHA…
Give ‘Em a Hand: Short Path Distillery Switches Gears to Make Sanitizer
When life gives you alcohol, then make hand sanitizer. That has been the theme at Short Path Distillery where the alcohol distilling company in the Fermentation District hit a wall with the COVID-19 response, but has reconfigured itself this week…
Taking Steps to Stop the Spread of Covid-19: EBNHC Taking the Necessary Steps to Protect Our Community
Special to the Independent As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of…
City Officials and Residents Coping with the Covid-19 Virus: DeMaria Plans Virtual City Hall Meeting This Thursday
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced Tuesday the City of Everett will hold a virtual City Hall meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m. The mayor has invited all department heads, elected and appointed officials to join him as his administration…
DeMaria Said Decision to Close Everything Early Was A Risk He Would Take Again
Looking at information from Italy, and feeling the pressure locally, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said this week he is glad that he and his administration made the quick decision to close down City operations and the Everett Public Schools on March…
City Nurse Helps to Monitor Positive Cases, Their Contacts And Closed Businesses
With three positive COVID-19 cases in Everett now, the job of City Public Health Nurse Sabrina Firicano has radically changed in the last 12 days. From helping to close businesses that provide health services to monitoring the patients that have…
Baker Announces Stay at Home Advisory; Requires All Non Essential Businesses to Close
By Lauren Bennett On Monday and Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After several states have issued what they call “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders, Governor Baker directed the…