THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 Page 9 The Coronavirus Count Revere has 79 new confi rmed COVID-19 cases; city has state’s 3rd highest rate over the last 14 days R evere had the third highest average daily incidence of COVID-19 cases among Massachusetts communities over a recent two-week period, according to statistics released on Wednesday (Sept. 2) by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). The city had a daily incidence rate of 20.9 new cases per 100,000 over the period of August 9 through 22. Only Chelsea (29.4) and Westhampton (21.0) had higher rates over that time span. This marked the fourth consecutive week that Revere was among a handful 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. The city had ranked second in the state last week and third in the previous two weeks. Meanwhile, the state reported 79 new cases of COVID-19 in Revere over the past week, raising the total to 2,354 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics show that 25,096 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 3,964 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 228 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 5.75 percent during that time. That is more than fi ve times the average state positivity rate of 1.3 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 5.51 percent. That was more than four times the state positivity average of 1.3 percent over the same period. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Revere to those 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-responsereporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Revere: Lynn: 4,507 cases, 259 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 5.00 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.1, sixth highest in the state. Revere: 2,354 cases, 228 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 5.75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 20.9, third highest in the state. Everett: 2,083 cases, 120 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 4.93 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 15.9, fourth highest in the state. Malden: 1,415 cases, 68 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.97 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 5.5. Peabody: 1,147 cases, 54 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.95 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 5.1. ~ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ~ In Support of Police Body Cams To The Editor, As I read the news story concerning police body cams (Rotondo pushes for police body cameras, August 28), I support the idea of body cams. City Councilor George Rotondo is on the right track. As a retired police offi cer of 28 years, I was glad to see the Revere City Council approved a motion by Rotondo that could eventually bring these body cameras to the Revere Police Department. I know many police offi cers are for the idea and many others are against it. I believe body cams will protect both police officers and provide accountability. It will protect police and it will provide the community with the knowledge that transparency is fi rst priority for the city’s police department in dealing with the public they serve and protect. Now is the time for the police union and the mayor’s offi ce to get together and make it happen. There should be no adversarial role in making this happen. It would benefi t all parties concerned. The City Council is just the fi rst step of many that hopefully will end up in the right place for both the public and the police. I thank City Councilor George Rotondo for getting the ball rolling on this issue at this critical moment of time our nation is going through. Signed, Sergeant SAL GIARRATANI (retired) Boston Metro DMH Police NEW LOW RATES Saugus: 659 cases, 34 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.19 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 6.3, 16th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 344 cases, 4 total positive tests in the last 14 days,.31 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 1.1. Melrose: 298 cases, 9 positive tests in the last 14 days,.50 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 1.2. Reading: 323 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.02 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 2.9. Lynnfi eld: 115 cases, 7 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.00 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.3. Statewide totals: 119,426 cases, 5,037 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.07 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.2. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Sept. 2, 2020.) WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Get a Better Car. Or Just a Better Payment. as low as 2.49% Auto Loans memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 Medford Norwood Dorchester Everett Plymouth *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 2.49% APR for up to 48-month term. 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