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Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. Only Middleton (105.2), Lawrence (41.9) and Chelsea (30.9) had higher rates over that time span. This marked the tenth consecutive week that Everett was among a group of communities marked in red on a state map – the designation for a “high-risk” community for having a daily rate of 8 or more cases per 100,000 over the most recent 14-day reporting period. Meanwhile, the state reported 94 new cases of the Coronavirus in Everett over the past week, raising the total to 2,458 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics showed 31,588 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 4,553 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 201 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 4.41 percent during that time. That is more than four times the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 3.74 percent, which was more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Everett to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Everett – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 5,054 cases, 235 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.31 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.3, 27th highest in the state. Revere: 2,843 cases, 230 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.69 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 20.1, sixth highest in the state. Everett: 2,458 cases, 201 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 4.41 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 25.2, fourth highest in the state. Malden: 1,646 cases, 137 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.21 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.5, 25th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,250 cases, 63 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.59 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 6.4. Saugus: 762 cases, 51 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.91 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.6, 37th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 395 cases, 40 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.57 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9, 50th highest in the state. Melrose: 350 cases, 21 positive tests in the last 14 days, .61 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.4. Reading: 353 cases, 11 positive tests in the last 14 days, .53 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfi eld: 156 cases, 10 positive tests in the last 14 days, .89 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 2.3. Statewide totals: 138,083 cases, 10,090 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.17 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 8.7. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 14, 2020.) Halloween remains on schedule Mayor urges Trick-or-Treaters to wear Covid masks WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM M Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. ayor Carlo DeMaria has announced that Halloween Trick or Treating will proceed from 5-7 p.m. on October 31. He is requesting that residents celebrate the holiday in a safe, socially distanced fashion. If you choose to participate, please wear a mask, wash your hands and keep six feet apart. If you do not wish to participate, make sure to keep your front lights off . “Halloween is not cancelled in Everett. As important as our health and wellness is, we must keep in mind the mental health of our children by creating some semblance of normalcy,” said DeMaria. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 62 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Prices subject to change HAPPY FALL! Y FLEET
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