THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022 Page 17 OBITUARIES Adeline (Guarino) Of Everett, wife of the late Pasquale, passed away after a brief illness on January 3. She was the daughter of Aristide Guarino and Luisa DeRosa, sister of John of Melrose and her late sister Elsie and brothers Pasquale and Anthony. Sisterin-law to Mildred Guarino and Thomas Mann of Malden and the late Marjorie and Veronica. Mother of Stephen and his wife Julie of NH, Sandra Woodworth of Saugus and Paul of Revere. Grandmother to David Woodworth, Samantha Bartlett and her husband Robert, Stephania Kania and her husband Chris. Great grandmother to Julia, Gianna and Bobby Bartlett and Stephen and Cathryn Kania. Aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Adeline loved watching cooking shows and trying out new recipes. She was most comfortable in her kitchen making dinners, baking cookies and her famous homemade raviolis. She could always put out a spread even for the unexpected guest. She enjoyed puzzles, needlepoint, game shows and was great at trivia. For nearly 50 years she was a member of the Thursday morning housewives bowling league where she enjoyed time with wonderful friends. Adeline was a generous donor to many charities including St. Josephs Indian School, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Perkins School for the Blind, Missionaries of Charity and Immaculate Conception Church of Everett. Please feel free to donate in her memory to one of her choices or your own. Baker secures contract for 26M rapid antigen tests O n Tuesday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced an order that was placed with iHealth to supply the state with 26 million rapid antigen tests over the next three months. The tests will be prioritized to support K-12 schools and childcare settings. The agreement allows for shipments of tests to arrive on a rolling basis in the Commonwealth, but the Administration warns that the timing and shipment amounts will vary depending on international shipping and production variables. The Administration also released a public health advisory this week to advise all residents on when to seek tests for COVID-19. The advisory advises all residents to seek COVID-19 tests when exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or five days following a known close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 pursuant to state Department of Public Health (DPH) quarantine and isolation protocols, which were updated as of December 29, 2021, in accordance with the new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. The new isolation protocols do not require a COVID-19 test to exit isolation after having COVID-19. This general rule also applies to childcare and K-12. The new quarantine protocols recommend, but do not require, that all exposed individuals get a test five days after exposure. Exposed individuals do not need to quarantine in the following circumstances: • If fully vaccinated and not yet eligible to receive a booster or • If fully vaccinated and have received their booster or • If they had COVID-19 and it is less than 90 days since they were diagnosed DPH advises that a positive COVID-19 rapid antigen does not need to be confirmed with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. DPH recommends individuals that have COVID-19 symptoms and test negative with a rapid antigen test should isolate and either repeat an antigen test or get a PCR test in 24-48 hours if they continue to exhibit symptoms. Additionally, DPH does not advise employers or schools and child care organizations to require a test as a condition of returning to work or school. Vaccination and getting a booster remain the best BAKER | SEE PAGE 18
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