Revere’s Positive Test Rate Drops to 5.15% The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of September 10,…
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Mayor Arrigo urges residents to remain vigilant as key metrics continue to trend positively; mobile testing for seniors continues
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of June 25, the Revere Board of Health has been…
City Launches Multilingual “Wear One For Me” Public Awareness Campaign, Urges the Public to Protect Our Frontlines by Wearing a Mask
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and establish strategies for longer-term recovery efforts. As of May 13, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts…
City of Revere Response to COVID-19: April 16, 2020 Update
Facial Coverings Required for Customers to Enter Essential Businesses First Patients Arrive at Quality Inn Site The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for further spread of…
Guest Op-Ed: Please Stay Home
On Saturday, I visited Revere Beach in our Mobile City Hall. I wasn’t there to enjoy the sunshine and the sights. Using a bullhorn, I came to deliver a crucial message to the crowds of people who congregated along the…
COVID-19 could exacerbate problem gambling
March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. At least it was supposed to be. The month-long campaign understandably took a back burner to a more pressing public health issue—the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, the two are not unrelated. Recovery advocates believe…
Baker extends stay-at-home advisory, closure of non-essential businesses until May 4
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, Governor Baker on…
City, EBNHC, HYM team up for COVID-19 testing for First Responders at Suffolk Downs on Saturday
A coordinated effort between the City of Boston, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), local healthcare providers and the owner of Suffolk Downs to test as many of the city’s First Responders for COVID-19 occured Saturday at Suffolk Downs. …
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…
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…
Consumers facing financial hardships due to COVID-19Â urged to contact local bank
The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…
Arrigo, Hanton discuss COVID-19 with Council
During a crisis situation that has gripped the City of Revere, the state, the nation, and the world, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Director of Revere’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Emergency Response Team Kim Hanton, and Board of Health Chair Dr. Nathalee Kong discussed…
Revere closes schools, Arrigo praises Dr. Kelly’s leadership
Like many school districts across the state, Revere Public Schools made the difficult decision to cancel classes until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. While schools across the district closed, Revere Public School Superintendent Diane Kelly and…
EBNHC offers advice amid Coronavirus pandemic
Special to the Journal Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
