RE REVERE E E V R Vol. 29, No.13 -FREEREE D T he 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 the disease. As of March 26, 2020, the Revere Board of Health has been notifi ed by the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) of 33 positive cases of COVID-19 in Revere. Of these positive cases, seven have been identifi ed as residents of Jack Satter House on Revere Beach Boulevard. Five of these individuals are hospitalized and one is deceased, though the cause of death for this individual has not been confi rmed. “My heart goes out to the family that has lost their loved one, and to the others who continue to fi ght the virus,” Mayor Arrigo said. “As part of our continued eff ort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable residents, we are directing further restrictions at Jack Satter House and issuing additional guidance to senior housing facilities across the city. COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus. It is imperative that everywww.advocatenews.net Seven confirmed coronavirus cases at Satter House One death reported, cause unconfi rmed one take measures to stem the spread within our community by staying at home.” The Revere Board of Health has issued a directive to Jack Satter House management to immediately implement several protocols to safeguard the health of Jack Satter House residents and staff , as well as Revere’s first responders, health care providers and the broader community. This includes the quarantine of all residents of Jack Satter House within their individual units. It is the intention of this directive to enhance the eff orts of Jack Satter House and the policies already in place and give further authority for them to enforce these critical protocols. The Board of Health is also issuing an additional advisory to all other senior housing facilities in the city. Mayor Arrigo is urging residents to do their part to protect others in the community by following DPH’s “Stay At Home” Advisory. Mayor Arrigo is being briefed daily by members of his Emergency Response Team to coordinate efforts across City of Revere departments. He and IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION O ATE CAT CAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, March 27, 2020 Jack Satter House Residents Under Quarantine CAUSE FOR CONCERN: Seven Jack Satter House residents have been confi rmed to be stricken with the COVID-19 virus this past week. It was also reported that one resident had died but the cause of death could not be confi rmed. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) City officials continue to join daily briefi ngs with state and federal offi cials to coordinate containment strategies regionally. All updates for Revere residents are being shared regularly at Revere.org/coronavirus and via social media. City services updates • Mayor Arrigo declared a State of Emergency in the City SATTER HOUSE | SEE PAGE 14 Check out the sneeze guards Businesses accused of price gouging By Barbara Taormina W ard 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna blasted local businesses for price gouging residents on water and toilet paper and proposed that the city issue severe fi nes for any vendors taking advantage of residents during the ongoing public health crisis. “I just want the businesses in Revere to be aware that if they are taking advantage of our residents during this crisis by price gouging, the COUNCILLOR | SEE PAGE 4 Joanne McKenna Ward 1 City Councillor SEE PAGES 11-12 SAFE GUARD: Stop & Shop has begun using Plexiglas to create a safe distance between cashiers and customers during the coronavirus pandemic. Story on page 3. (Photo courtesy of Stop & Shop)
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