City of Revere Response to COVID-19: April 10, 2020 Update
April 10, 2020
Mayor Arrigo Urges All Residents to Stay at Home This Weekend
April 10, 2020 – The 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 April 10, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of 363 positive cases of COVID-19 in the City of Revere.
With warmer weather expected and many in the city celebrating Passover and Easter, Mayor Arrigo is reminding residents of the critical importance of abiding by the Stay at Home Advisory.
“We all have to continue to do our part and stay at home this weekend,” said Mayor Arrigo. “For many people in our city, these holidays are times that we are used to gathering with family and friends. However, this is no ordinary time, and we cannot be complacent. We must continue to stay at home.”
Easter Bunny Comes to You
To bring a little joy to residents young and old on Saturday, Revere Parks and Recreation, Fire and Police will lead a socially-distant Easter Bunny tour of the city. Beginning at 10 a.m., the tour will make its way around the city, with a goal of driving down every street in Revere. Residents should listen for sirens approaching and are encouraged to join the tour from their windows, front stairs or porches and give the Easter Bunny and a few of Revere’s first responders a wave. The group is looking forward to seeing inspirational and uplifting messages displayed on houses; the Easter Bunny will send video of his favorite decorations to be featured on Revere TV.
Easter Services Broadcast on Revere TV
Revere TV has partnered with Immaculate Conception Church Revere to broadcast Holy Week services online and at Revere TV, in English and Spanish. Services for Good Friday are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturday Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday mass in English at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. and in Spanish at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
City Services Updates
- Mayor Arrigo declared a State of Emergency in the City of Revere on March 19, 2020.
- There are no disruptions to basic City services provided by Revere Police, Fire, EMS, Department of Public Works and Revere 311.
- Residents should subscribe for email and text message notifications at org/coronavirus.
- Revere 311 remains fully staffed and has extended its hours to 7:30am-6pm. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach the City 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’ grab-and-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 like access to food, health care, transportation, housing rights and more. The online document will be updated daily at 4 p.m.
- The City of Revere has published a page that outlines resources for impacted small businesses, employers, non-profits, and/or workers. The page will be 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.