Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Masked Up May distributes nearly 5,000 masks in its inception By Tara Vocino Marsh Academy parking lot. According to volunteer Maria I n “grab-and-go” style, the city distributed 1,500 COVID-19 masks last Thursday, averaging 250 cars per day, in the Rumney Triolo, 300 boxes, containing 50 masks per box, were given out. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hinojosa said the Moroccan American Cultural Connection in Revere donated the first thousand, while the city bought 3,500 masks in its fi rst week of inception. As part of Mask Up May, Governor Charlie Baker requires residents to wear a face covering in public. A limited supply of masks is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, at RMA. MASKED | SEE PAGE 11 Making it a family aff air, Fermin, Arely, Luciana, 2, back left, and Dante, 5, Garcia, each received a mask. Ouijdan Ben-Medhi gives a thumbs-up. Rachida Gharda said she feels safe giving these to her children, Sanae, 6, and Israe, 4. Marcela Rendon holds up her masks, courtesy of the city. David and Olivia Huang sport their masks that the city donated to them last Thursday in the Rumney Marsh Academy parking lot. Revere’s Consumer Aff airs Director Jannine Elis holds up her masks that she received.
11 Publizr Home