Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Mayor urges social distancing; Revere Beach restaurants shift to delivery-only Positive cases in Revere reach 83 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 virus. As of March 29, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) of 83 positive cases of COVID-19 in Revere. This increase represents a significant jump from the beginning of last week, when the city had just eight cases. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.929 Mid Unleaded $2.499 Super $2.559 Diesel Fuel $2.499 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.299 HEATING OI 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 MassPort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 As part of continued efforts to slow the spread in Revere, the City’s Inspectional Services Department on Saturday morning conducted outreach to all restaurants along Revere Beach Boulevard, encouraging them to end takeout services until further notice. Each establishment has either voluntarily shifted to a delivery-only model or closed. Mayor Brian Arrigo also took to Revere Beach Boulevard on Saturday afternoon in the Mobile City Hall van, using a bullhorn to urge the public to abide by social distancing guidelines and take the increase in cases in Revere seriously. “I’m grateful to our partners in the restaurant industry who are taking the difficult but necessary step of ending takeout services along Revere Beach,” said Mayor Arrigo. “We’ve been doing everything we can to urge residents to do their part by staying home and abiding by social distancing guidelines when they must go out. There needs to be a community-wide effort if we are going to slow this concerning trend in Revere.” Mayor Arrigo is being briefed daily by members of his Emergency Response Team to coordinate efforts across City of Revere departments. He and City officials continue to join daily briefings with state and federal officials 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 for Revere on March 19, 2020. • There are no disruptions to basic services provided by Revere Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Revere 311. • Residents should subscribe for email and text message notifications at revere.org/coronavirus. • Revere 311 remains fully staffed, and residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach the City of Revere by dialing 311 (or 781-286-8311) or emailing Revere311@revere.org. • All City buildings are closed to the public until further notice, and services to residents remain available at Revere.org. • All City parks and playgrounds are closed until further notice. • Revere Public Schools’ graband-go meal services are available to all students and families at all eight school sites. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child that needs it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Children will receive meals for multiple days at each pick up. • A mutual aid informational packet for residents is now available on Revere.org, providing a wide range of resources related to issues, such as access to food, health care and transportation, and housing rights. The online document is being updated daily at 4 p.m. • The City of Revere has published a page that outlines resources for impacted small businesses, employers, nonprofits and workers. The page is being updated by City staff on an ongoing basis. • The City of Revere’s volunteer database is open for individuals seeking to lend a helping hand over the next several weeks. Actions for all Revere residents to take The DPH has issued a “Stay At Home” Advisory for all residents, and Governor Charlie Baker has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people. Stay At Home means avoiding any unnecessary travel and activities. Residents over the age of 70 or with underlying health conditions should limit interactions with other people as much as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19 and has provided a number of basic steps all citizens can take to protect themselves, including washing your hands often, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. EVERETT’S NEWEST RE COMPANY 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 SAM RESNICK ADRIANA RESNICK 617-512-5712 sam@broadwayRE.com | www.broadwayRE.com DOMENICA RIGGIO Commercial Sales and Leasing. Residential Home Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Apartment Rentals, Real Estate Auctions, Business Brokerage, Personal Property Appraisals, Mass. 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