Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 CHA doctor warns that ‘pandemic is not over’ S By Christopher Roberson ince the beginning of the year, 58 percent of Massachusetts residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, representing the third-highest rate in the nation. However, according to the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, 70 percent of the population needs to be vaccinated before herd immunity can be achieved. Therefore, Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, division chief of infectious diseases at Cambridge Health Alliance, said the health crisis continues to linger. “While we have made good progress in curbing COVID-19 infections across the Commonwealth, the pandemic is not over,” she said. “It will not be over until vaccines are deployed and administered globally to avert new infections and the emergence of additional variants.” Bruno-Murtha also shared her thoughts about Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to lift the State of Emergency on June 15. “Discontinuation Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.779 Mid Unleaded $2.879 Super $3.019 Diesel Fuel $2.979 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.569 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum GREAT SPORTS: The winning fi rst place team of the 2021 Frank Mastrocola Kiwanis Bocce Tournament for the Ersilia Cup was the team Ersilia’s Mission at the Methuen Sons of Italy on Saturday. The tournament raises funds in honor of the late Everett Kiwanian Ersilia Cataldo-Matarazzo. Shown with Ersilia’s daughter and parents who presented the winner’s Ersilia Cup, Amata Cucuzza, Giuseppe and Elvira Cataldo with team members, from left; Carmine Matarazzo, Giuseppe Matarazzo, Mike Anderton, and Brad Thayer. The team graciously donated their $1,000 prize money back to the Ersilia Fund. See next week’s Advocate for full color photo coverage of the event. (Advocate photo) Summer is Here! of the public health emergency should not be construed as life being back to normal, new cases will persist,” she said. “For unvaccinated individuals, I strongly encourage them to seek vaccination now. Individuals who are immunocompromised who may not respond as well to vaccination should continue to balance their own personal risk. Those who are risk-averse should continue to avoid crowds, wear a mask and avoid indoor situations where unvaccinated people may be present.” Going fo r ward, Bru - no-Murtha said, preparedness is the best way to guard against similar outbreaks from other viruses in the coming years. “The best defense against another pandemic is preparation, including sustained investments in public health infrastructure, more robust surveillance and control of diseases at the animal-human interface, improved collaboration with the World Health Organization and sound leadership where science and data drive unifi ed decisions,” she said. Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha Division Chief, Infectious Diseases Cambridge Health Alliance Annual Kiwanis Bocce Tournament Winners Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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