SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 A CONVERSATION Saugus in WITH A COP dilemma, school move set in stone By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — Saugus administrators are in a bind after learning the district is still contractually obligated to Suffolk Construction, the company tasked with building the town’s new combined mid- dle-high school, to vacate Saugus High School by April 24. Teachers and staff were originally told they would have spring vacation — be- tween April 20 and April 24 — to move all belongings out of the old high school building. However, on March 13 it was announced Saugus schools would close through at least March 27, and the reopen date has since been extended inde nitely. Unaware school doors would remain locked until well after vacation, students and faculty left behind a completely fur- nished and stocked building that the ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK town now must gure out how to vacate while adhering to strict health regula- By David McLellan tions handed down by the state. ITEM STAFF “We’re not going to have teachers go into Of cer Ralph the school, and we certainly don’t want LYNN — There’s not the same “nighttime silliness” in down- kids going into the school,” said school Sirois sees board vice chair Ryan Fisher. “We may town Lynn these days. But there are more domestic calls, from need to hire a private company to pack up, a noticeable people cooped up inside. but obviously there are privacy concerns.” Board member Arthur Grabowski difference on Lynn Police Of cer Ralph Sirois is in his 18th year working agreed, adding he was concerned about with the department, having spent nine previous years with liability issues and laws regarding stu- the streets of the Nahant Police Department, and time with the Essex Coun- dent medical records. “I don’t want unknown people going into Lynn since the ty Sheriff’s Of ce before that. Sirois said there’s a noticeable the school and rummaging through this difference in the city, especially in the downtown and Central stuff,” he said. “How many students have coronavirus personal belongings that are valuable to Square area he’s patrolled for more than a decade, due to the them in their school lockers? iPads, elec- outbreak outbreak of COVID-19. tronic devices, and other mementos. Who’s OFFICER SIROIS, A3 SCHOOL, A3

Lynn eld 8th-grader a 3D helper

By Anne Marie Tobin ITEM STAFF LYNNFIELD — A middle school student is using his ingenuity to help doctors and nurses stay safe on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Cameron Sullivan, an eighth-grader at the Lynn eld Middle School, was looking for a way to help those people who are at the greatest risk contracting the virus. With stories popping up everyday about people making do-it-yourself protective ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK COURTESY PHOTO masks, and a new 3D printer he received for Christmas, the 14-year-old self-de- Lynn has partnered with Salem and Beverly to create a new homeless Lynn eld eighth-grader scribed inventor kicked it up a notch to cre- shelter, a “temporary quarantine site,” in Salem High School’s Veterans Cameron Sullivan displays ate a high tech plastic model of the N-95 Memorial Fieldhouse for the region’s homeless population so the homeless a protective masks he is facemask. In the process, he also found a will be safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. making and donating to medical professionals. MASKS, A3 Beverly, Lynn and Salem ●Worldwide Face it: Cover them deaths provide a shelter in this storm from the By David McLellan state as of Thursday, according to the Mas- in Swampscott coronavirus ITEM STAFF sachusetts Department of Public Health. hit Residents served by shelters run by the By David McLellan gency” meeting Friday af- SALEM — For the homeless people of 100,000, A5 Lynn Shelter Association, 100 Willow St., ITEM STAFF ternoon. Lynn, Beverly, and Salem, there has been Lynn, Lifebridge, 56 Margin St., Salem, The order becomes effec- nowhere to quarantine if they come in and Riverhouse, 56 River St., Beverly, may SWAMPSCOTT — Resi- tive this Sunday. ●Trump contact with someone with COVID-19, be sent to the shelter to protect themselves dents going to the few “es- The masks people should prompting the three cities to join together and the general public from COVID-19 in- sential” businesses still feels no wear are explicitly “cloth face in creating a temporary shelter and “quar- fection. open — such as grocery need coverings” that are either antine location.” “Establishing a temporary quarantine stores and pharmacies — for counsel bandanas or other home- Lynn, Beverly, and Salem have partnered location for the most vulnerable popula- will have to cover their nos- made cloth masks that cov- from with the Massachusetts Emergency Man- tions has been a es and mouths. er the nose and mouth. The predecessors, agement Agency (MEMA), North Shore shared priority of the mayors of the North They will also have to masks should not be “surgical A5 Community Health, Lynn Community Shore since the onset of the COVID-19 cri- wear the masks as work- masks or N95 respirators,” Health, the Northeast Homeland Security sis,” said Lynn Mayor Thomas M. McGee. ers at those businesses, or which should be reserved for Regional Advisory Council (NERAC), and “Together, we will do everything we can to when walking or exercising ●Virus rst responders and medi- the homelessness organization Lifebridge ensure that those who face housing inse- in public places, or picking cal professionals, Board of shows to set up a temporary quarantine site for curity, will have a digni ed place to shel- up food from a restaurant, Health Chairwoman Mari- benefi t the homeless at the Salem High School ter, as they are affected by the spread of and stay at least 6 feet anne Hartmann said. of learning eld house on Willson Street in Salem. COVID-19.” away from others, after the The temporary shelter opened this week According to the U.S. Cen- from According to Elizabeth Gervacio, spokes- Swampscott Select Board ters of Disease Control and with the goal of keeping the region’s home- woman for Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee, and Board of Health passed other less safe during the coronavirus outbreak, the order during an “emer- SWAMPSCOTT, A3 nations, A6 which has infected more than 16,000 in the SHELTER, B3

OBITUARIES ...... A2 SPORTS ...... B1-2 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 HIGH 51° VOL. 141, ISSUE 103 OPINION ...... A4 POLICE/FIRE ...... B3 CLASSIFIED ...... B6 LOW 34° LOOK! ...... A8 COMICS ...... B4 REAL ESTATE ...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 OBITUARIES Union Hospital will Joseph N. O’Donnell, 59 Clair Walton, 80 get respiratory clinic 1961-2020 1939-2020 ITEM STAFF REPORT In its Friday statement, Died suddenly in his home Of Sandown, N.H. passed NSMC said urgent care at the age of 59. Beloved son, away on March 27, 2020 at LYNN — Union Hospi- patient volume has been brother, uncle, cousin and Catholic Medical Center in tal’s urgent care center “very low, with many pa- friend. Joe was born and lived Manchester, N.H. She was 80 will become a respiratory tient visits being managed most of his life in Lynn. He years old. She was the wife of clinic by the middle of next by telephone and video.” graduated from Lynn Tech and the late John Walton, also of week to aid in the corona- Mayor Thomas M. Mc- Fitchburg State College, and Sandown, NH with whom she virus fight, North Shore Gee on Friday said NSMC was a member of the Carpen- spent 35 years of marriage. Medical Center (NSMC) President Dr. David J. ter’s Union. He is predeceased Born in Swampscott, MA on No- announced on Friday. Roberts contacted him to by his parents, Charles and vember 25, 1939. She was the “These changes will en- discuss the changes and Rita O’Donnell of Lynn. He daughter of Charles and Mary hance our response to said state public health leaves behind a sister, Rita (O’Leary) Kummel. Clair was a COVID-19 and better meet officials approved the ur- Hill of Lynn, a brother, Charles breast cancer survivor which led the needs of our patients, gent care center’s transi- O’Donnell of Tennessee, to her early retirement from Gen- physicians and staff, “ said tion to a respiratory clinic. nephews, Chris, Brendan and eral Electric Riverworks of Lynn. Steven Kapfhammer, Pres- In response to the Colin O’Neil, nieces Michay- She was a member of the Local ident of North Shore Physi- COVID-19 outbreak, and la and Michenzie O’Donnell, 201 Union for three decades. cians Group, in a statement. North Shore Physicians too many aunts, uncles and She enjoyed political banter NSMC in the statement Group (NSPG) are mak- cousins to mention and way on social media as well as with said the clinic will be for ing operational changes too many friends. As per his vices. He was loved and will family and friends. During her She leaves behind her children, Partners HealthCare pa- on the Lynn campus. wishes, there will be no ser- be missed. retirement, she enjoyed boating William Paradise of Venice, FL, tients with both COVID-19 on Jaws III, her boat. She also Robert Paradise of Nantucket, NSMC Urgent Care, Lynn and non-COVID-19 respi- Effective Monday, the enjoyed many trips across the MA, Cheryl Wade of Dover, NH, ratory conditions in need country on Route 66. She es- Randy Paradise of Peabody, NSMC Urgent Care Cen- of evaluation. ter in Lynn, which has Kristine M. (Guay) Obdens, 55 pecially enjoyed spending time MA, Kelley and her husband “Patients will be pre- with her family, grandchildren Jeff Eaton of Derry, NH, Teri Par- been operating on the 1964-2020 screened and pre-regis- Union Hospital Campus and great grandchildren. She adise of Peabody, MA, Diana tered by phone and di- is survived by her brother and and her husband Jamie Dube since October 2019, will We are all deeply saddened rected to this clinic by house mate Charles Kummel of of Manchester, NH, twenty four suspend operations so that with the sudden unexpected appointment only. Staff Derry, NH, sisters, Patricia Carter grandchildren and nine great resources and staff can be passing of Tina Obdens at 55 and physicians will ob- Kummel of Lynn and Linda Fa- grandchildren. redeployed to meet more years young on Wednesday, serve strict safety and in- rese of Portsmouth, NH and the Service information: Memo- critical patient needs. April 8 th. Tina was a devoted fection control guidelines late Kevin Kummel of Colorado. rial to be held at a later date. Urgent care services will wife and friend. She loved her for all patients. The clinic remain available for pa- family dearly. She never missed will provide evaluation tients at a niece or nephew’s birthday and treatment and reserve ● NSMC Urgent Care, party, graduation or ceremony. Binge The Bee on ESPN our Emergency Depart- Mass General/North She had a huge heart and tried ment in Salem for acute Shore Center for Outpa- as hard as she could to make cases,” the statement said. By Steve Krause area of Massachusetts tient Care, 104 Endicott everyone happy. She gave so Union Hospital has been ITEM STAFF for 25 years. The winner St., Danvers much of herself to others. Tina under transition for more of that contest goes to ● Lynn Community loved all sports and of course Can you spell “ultimate than two years with Part- Health Center, 269 Union Washington for the na- was a huge fan of all things binge watch?” ners HealthCare moving to Street, Lynn tional competition that Beverly and certainly New En- You don’t have to, as it close the hospital while pro- ● Family Doctors Urgent ESPN televises. gland. Tina and her husband turns out. You can just viding urgent care as a new Care, 250 Paradise Road, Don were two peas in a pod. tune into ESPN Sunday. ESPN has picked some medical village focused on Swampscott No two could have been closer With no live action of the best moments, in- non-hospital treatment is Other services on the or help each other more than Tina leaves behind her hus- sports, ESPN is digging cluding three of the most under construction next to Union Campus including those two. Their love for each band Don, father Irving Guay into its archives to find dramatic finals. the hospital. the North Shore Physi- other was unquestioned, and and Connie McNeil, sister Deb classics from the past. The telecast begins Sun- NSMC has operated a cians Group medical prac- they were truly best friends. Francis, brothers Mike Guay, Sunday, ESPN will air day at noon with the 1997 COVID-19 drive-up test- tice and selected outpatient Tina loved watching sports Bob Guay and his fiancé Deb a seven-hour marathon final won by Rebecca Seal- ing service on the hospital programs are continuing with her family, close friends Schutzman. Niece Katreena of past Scripps National fon, followed by the 2004 site. This service has been to operate. Hours and pro- and especially Don. Tina Francis and her fiancé Scott Spelling Bee Finals. competition won by David moved to the hospital cesses have changed, how- looked forward to any family Owens, nephews Thomas Fran- The Item has host- Tidmarsh and the 2008 south entrance of the cam- ever, so patients should call gathering or event. She spent cis, Ben Francis. Nephew Mike ed the regional Scripps competition at 5, won by pus and remains available before coming to the cam- many summers running with Guay and his fiancé Amy Fin- Spelling Bee for this Sameer Mishra. by appointment only. pus for care. nieces and nephews around negan, niece Aimee and Matt Lynch Park in Beverly. Hall and their children Rebecca, She spent time with friends Jacob and Grace, Kyra and Rob SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS at Patriots place and she even Simoneau and their children read off a Patriots draft pick Hailey, Ethan, triplets Gavin, Some of the local super- Stop & Shop, 35 Wash- ping hours for seniors 60 and Parkway, 540 Squire on the NFL network. The only Ryan and Nathan. Many other markets are opening up at ington St., is holding shop- over and people with com- Road) is holding shopping trouble she might have had friends and families – her ad- earlier hours so older citi- ping hours for people ages promised immune systems hours for people ages 60 was trying to figure out which opted Patriots family from Atlan- zens may come and shop. 60 and up from 6-7:30 a.m. from 7-8 a.m. every day. and older from 6-7:30 a.m. Patriots shirt to wear! ta Nick Tiliacos his wife Helen, This is to help reduce the LYNNFIELD Stop & Shop, 19 How- SAUGUS Tina was also very involved son John and daughter Irene. spread of COVID-19, also Whole Foods Market at ley St., is holding shopping Big Y World Class Mar- in local Saugus events. She Teenah Beenah may your known as the coronavirus. MarketStreet, 427 Walnut hours for seniors 60 and over ket, 357 Broadway, is hold- loved volunteering with the memory be eternal. For con- People ages 60 and older, St., is holding senior shop- from 6-7:30 a.m. every day. ing shopping hours for peo- Saugus Veterans council and dolences, please visit www. and those with pre-existing ping hours for people 60 and Shaw’s, 114-128 Essex ple 60 and up from 7-8 a.m. enjoyed Founders Day. BisbeePorcella.com. health conditions, are at over every day from 8-9 a.m. Center Drive, is holding Stop and Shop, 164 Main higher risk of serious com- MARBLEHEAD shopping hours for seniors Street, is holding shopping plications should they con- Crosby’s Marketplace, 118 60 and over on Tuesdays and hours for people 60 and up tract the virus, according Washington St., is not hold- Thursdays from 7-9 a.m. from 6-7:30 a.m. James T. Wendel, 66 to the Centers for Disease ing seniors-only shopping REVERE SWAMPSCOTT Control and Prevention. hours. However, seniors Market Basket, 275 Stop & Shop, 450 Para- 1953-2020 LYNN may call to place a shopping Squire Road, is holding dise Road, is holding shop- Market Basket, 40 Fed- order, which will be brought shopping hours for peo- ping hours for people ages Jim passed away on April 2, the town of Sanford, where he eral St., is holding shop- out to their car upon arrival. ple ages 60 and up every 60 and up from 6-7:30 a.m. 2020 after a life long battle resided. He enjoyed the many ping hours for people ages PEABODY Tuesday, Wednesday and Whole Foods Market, 331 with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syn- people he met and friends he 60 and up every Tuesday, Big Y World Class Market Thursday from 5:30-7 a.m. Paradise Road, is holding drome, an inherited neurologi- made on his journey. Wednesday and Thursday at Hannaford Plaza, 637 Stop & Shop (40 Furlong shopping hours for people cal disorder. He was surround- Jim was a talented musi- from 5:30-7 a.m. Lowell St., is holding shop- Drive, 1690 Revere Beach ages 60 and up from 8-9 a.m. ed by his loving family at the cian and travelled throughout time of his passing. Europe playing with youth or- Jim was born in Cincinnati, chestras as a young adult. He POSTPONEMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 Ohio on April 23, 1953, to travelled to Africa several times Clarence and Shirley (Bai- and fell in love with the people LYNN closed through May 4. health concerns prompted the public. Most town busi- ley) Wendel. He grew up in and their customs, as well as Lynn Public Schools closed MARBLEHEAD the Society to cancel the ness can be handled online, Lynnfield, MA and graduated the wildlife he saw on safari. through at least May 4. Marblehead public Patriots Day celebration by mail, through email, or in 1972 from Lynnfield High He also enjoyed rebuilding cars City Hall, the Depart- schools closed through at honoring soldiers from Pea- School. After high school, he and driving in car rallies. by telephone; and appoint- ment of Public Works and least May 4. body — George Southwick, ments will be scheduled graduated from a two-year Jim leaves behind a broth- Lynn Public Library are The Church of St. Andrew Samuel Cook, Henry Ja- only if entirely necessary by program at Wentworth Insti- er, Robert Wendel and his all closed to the public un- (Episcopal), Marblehead, cobs, Ebenezer Goldthwait, calling 781-596-8850. tute of Technology in Boston, wife Janet of Raleigh, NC, til further notice. has canceled Sunday ser- Benjamin Daland, Jotham MA and was then employed and a sister Mary Wendel and Effective March 30, Lynn vices and church school for Webb and Perley Putnam The Senior Center will be for a few years with the en- her husband Mark DiStefa- District Court will be closed the time being. Check the — who perished during the closed to the public. Limited gineering firm, E. C. Jordan no of Sudbury, MA. He also until further notice. Any church’s Facebook page, Battle of Lexington and services will be available to Company of Portland, Maine. leaves his nieces, Erin Wen- court inquiries that were https://www.facebook.com/ Concord on April 19, 1775. seniors including access to He then returned to college del, Jeanne Wendel Alley, and previously directed to Lynn StAndrewsMarblehead/ All Peter A. Torigian Se- food services and transpor- and graduated in 1979 from nephews Mark, Michael, and District Court (Restrain- and the church’s website, nior Center activities are tation services. Call 781-596- the University of Massachu- Matthew DiStefano, and their ing Orders, Harassment www.standrewsmhd.org, for canceled. The 79 Central setts, Amherst, with a Bache- spouses. He also leaves six 8866 for more information. Orders, etc) will instead be the latest updates on mea- St. center remains open lors of Science Degree in Civil great nieces and nephews, The Library will be directed to Peabody District sures taken in response to for hot lunch every day, Engineering. He acquired his as well as many close friends, closed to the public. Court (978-532-3100 x311). COVID-19 as well as cancel- Monday through Friday license as a Professional En- both in Maine and Massachu- All Town-sponsored pub- The Friday night Teen lations and postponements. between 11:30 and noon. gineer from the State of Maine setts. Along with his parents, Drop-In Center at Lynn Tedesco Country Club lic events (recreation, li- in 1984. Over his professional he was predeceased by his State Rep. Theodore brary, senior center, etc.) Tech is canceled until fur- closed until further notice. Speliotis canceled district career as a resident of Maine niece, Kristen Wendel. ther notice. NAHANT are postponed. he worked both in private en- Jim wanted to leave this office hours for March. Grace United Method- Nahant public schools West Peabody residents All Board, Committee, and gineering as a consultant, as message that, “He hopes ist Church is canceling all closed through at least other public meetings are well as for the town of Scar- that his nieces and nephews with questions and con- church activities, meetings, May 4. cerns can call (617) 722- canceled unless a streamed borough. He truly enjoyed the are able to find joyful and re- clothes closet, and worship All public buildings, in- virtual meeting is set up. balance of work and lifestyle warding lives on their journeys 2410 or email Theodore. services until further notice. cluding Johnson Elemen- [email protected]. For more information on offered by the State of Maine through life.” In response to the COVID tary school, will be closed. and participated in local mu- The family will be honoring SAUGUS accessing virtual meetings 19 pandemic, the Lynn PEABODY Saugus Public Schools using the application Zoom, nicipal committee activities in Jim privately at a later time. Community Health Center Peabody Public Schools closed through at least visit the town website at Women for LCHC Recogni- are closed through at least May 4. www.swampscottma.gov. tion Breakfast scheduled May 4. Town Hall, Town Hall An- IN MEMORIAM for April 30 is cancelled. Peabody Historical Soci- nex, the senior center, Sau- ANDY AND MINNIE GUIFFRE Did you know? 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Box 5 and their families 781-595-8606 Lynn, MA 01903 Town Hall will be closed to SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A3 Saugus in dilemma, Lynn Police crime stats school move set in stone show domestic calls up SCHOOL tions already in place.” specific essential industry, By David McLellan an increase in commercial number of certain crimes in From A1 Board of Selectmen or involves the production ITEM STAFF burglary, from one to four February 2020 compared to chair Anthony Cogliano of new housing units. incidents, and a decrease March 2020. The most no- liable if these things go said he was “disgusted” So far, construction on LYNN — Compared to in residential burglary, ticeable differences are an missing? by the situation, saying he the new building has con- last year, there is a neg- from 12 to 10 incidents. increase in assaults across “We have records in felt that construction op- tinued as planned. ligible difference in the Decreases the board — total assaults there. Who’s going to be erations should be halted In its email, the board amount of commercial rob- Larceny is down very were 74 in February, com- cleaning out the nurse’s entirely during the next emphasized that health bery and robbery amidst slightly, from 72 cases last pared to 98 in March — office where there are few weeks, which health and safety is its top prior- the COVID-19 pandemic March to 68 this March. and an increase in motor medical files protected by officials warn will be the ity and encouraged those in Lynn. Heroin overdoses have vehicle theft — three in federal law?” height of the COVID-19 with concerns to reach out However, “domestic re- also slightly decreased — February, 10 in March. In an email sent to par- pandemic. to school administrators. lated incidents,” as well from 40 to 37 overall, with While comparing heroin ents and educators April “Number one, they “Until something chang- as motor vehicle thefts, six deaths this March com- overdoses in March 2020 8, the school board an- shouldn’t be building the es, we need to deal with are up, according to crime pared to seven last March. to March last year shows nounced its attempts to new school. That construc- this challenging situation statistics provided by the Much of the Lynn Police a decrease, the month-to- postpone the move-out tion should have been as it stands,” it read. “This Lynn Police Department Department’s data shows month, February-to-March date had been denied. stopped weeks ago,” he is not ideal. We under- comparing March 2019 hardly any difference be- stats show a slight in- “Before the closure, it said. “I’d rather wait until stand you may have con- and March 2020. tween last March and crease, from 33 in Febru- had always been our in- things get better. There’s cerns about confidential Increases this March. There were ary to 37 in March, with tention to have students, no need to continue con- or sensitive property (and) There were 98 assaults in no commercial robberies six deaths in each month. faculty, and staff remove struction.” we would ask that you March, compared to 77 last this March, compared to Year-to-date their personal belong- The state has deemed reach out to school admin- year, a 27 percent increase. two last March. There was A comparison of year- ings prior to leaving the certain construction istration or Central Office This includes an increase one more street robbery to-date stats from 2019 old high school for the fi- projects to be essential. and we will do our best to in assaults with a firearm without a firearm, three and 2020 show increases nal time,” the email read. According to mass.gov, assist. We want to get this (from four to five), assaults instead of two, and armed in homicide (from one to “Many of these items are construction sites may right.” with a deadly weapon (from street robberies remained three), assault (from 214 still in the building. We continue operations if Suffolk Construction 21 to 28), an simple as- the same, at one. to 267), motor vehicle theft have asked for a delay they are essential infra- had yet to respond to a re- saults (from 52 to 65). When it comes to the (from 12 to 20), and larce- to facilitate the remov- structure, or construction quest for comment by the Domestic incidents are most serious of crimes, ny (from 191 to 227) a de- al of these items, hoping is needed for the mainte- time of publication. up, from 70 last March to there were no homicides in crease in rape (from 11 to circumstances would im- nance of an existing build- Elyse Carmosino can be 92 this March, a 31 per- March last year, but there 3). The same stats show a prove, but were denied ing, is expressly permitted reached at ecarmosino@ cent increase. has been one this year. decrease in the number of due to contractual obliga- within the exemption for a itemlive.com. There were 10 motor ve- There were two rapes last rapes (from 11 to 3). hicle thefts in March, com- March, but none this year. Comparing 2019 and pared to only one last March. From February 2020 2020 — year-to-date, Lynnfield 8th-grader a 3D helper Overall, burglary has in- to March 2020 crime is up 17 percent creased negligibly (from 13 Lynn Police also provid- overall, from 488 to 572 MASKS Sullivan cuts one N-95 that, all you have to do is to 14), but there has been ed statistics showing the incidents. From A1 mask into four squares, wait as the layers get add- which he fits around a ed.” way to stretch a single square template that Sullivan’s father, Kev- A conversation with a cop N-95 mask into four. snaps into the portion of in, and Lynnfield Middle “I was looking to do the mask that covers the School Principal Stephen something to help and I mouth. He also recycles Ralston, helped promote OFFICER SIROIS COVID-19, or if they have ed by the COVID-19 out- saw this really cool idea the elastic from the cut-up distribution of the masks come in contact with an break, Sirois said. From A1 on a website to make mask to add ear straps. via Facebook posts to for- infected person. “People who have men- masks using a 3D printer, The process takes about mulate a list of persons in- “Things are starting to “If there is a determina- tal health issues, even in so I downloaded it, think- 15 hours in all, but Sul- terested in getting a mask. get scarcer and scarcer,” tion that somebody has normal times, these are ing this was the perfect livan says it’s worth the “Cameron found a way Sirois said. “You’re always symptoms or has been folks that have trouble. way to do what I can to wait. to combine his own talents going to have your regu- diagnosed, we try to stay We try and settle them help,” said Sullivan. “I “It takes a long time to and ideas to manufacture lars. Your people passing outside and have them down, and sometimes started about a week ago make them, that’s the an N-95 type mask with through, going to commu- come out to us,” Sirois said. that works, sometimes it and I have made and dis- down side, but it only a bit of a different spin,” nity health… But com- In some cases — ones doesn’t,” Sirois said. tributed five so far. I figure takes about 15 minutes of said Ralston. “He’s a very pared to a month ago, if that aren’t criminal in While domestic calls seem I can make 10-12 a week, prep time and you end up artistic and creative kid.” you go down there, you nature — the Fire De- to be up, calls for nighttime maybe more.” with a structurally sound Sullivan’s N-95 mask will notice a difference.” partment or EMTs can assaults seem to be down, Sullivan says the pro- product that can be used supplier is close to home There’s been a “spike” respond to a call, and the Sirois said. A lot of that has cess begins with a spool of over and over,” he said. — his father is a radiology in calls about domestic police simply won’t go as to do with the bars having polylactic or PLA filament, “There is an option to cut technician, who current- disturbances in the last they would normally. shut down, and the lack of a fully biodegradable ther- the process down to about ly works in hospitals and month, Sirois said, but in But with the ever-increas- the “nighttime silliness” moplastic polymer that he 10 hours, but those are a field where frequent con- ing number of COVID-19 that normally happens says is a commonly used not nearly the same qual- medical facilities keeping those machines in good tact with other people is cases, trying to completely downtown, he said. material in the 3D print- ity and they are rougher eliminate the possibility of working order. part of the job, Lynn Police But, then again, some ing process. on the face. We thought officers getting exposed is days are much different “He’s out on the road officers have had to modify For those who haven’t about being able to make becoming futile. than others, Sirois said. every day, going from their approaches to taking the vaguest idea what all more, but felt it was more For example, a computer “There were a couple of hospital to hospital,” said calls and making arrests. that means, Sullivan ex- important to have the best In fact, police really are database is being set up days where I was driving plains. quality and comfort.” Sullivan’s mom, Bridget. to flag “at-risk” proper- around and around and “I can’t say that we don’t trying to avoid making “The plastic has a low Sullivan said PLA fila- arrests unless it’s neces- ties and properties with there was nothing going melting point and is melt- ment is easily purchased worry about him being known COVID-19 cases, on. But unfortunately, peo- where he is, but the truth sary, due to the efficien- ed onto the bed of the online. He bought his first cy COVID-19 can spread Sirois said. The intention ple are starting to get stir is he is not nearly at risk printer, which gradually roll at Amazon.com at from person to person. is to better prepare offi- crazy. Last Sunday, you as the doctors and nurses builds up layer after layer a cost of about $15. It is “Lately, we’ve found a cers responding to a sit- would’ve thought it was a and technicians are who until the form is complet- available in a variety of spike in domestic prob- uation with a potentially Saturday night in July. It work directly with pa- ed,” said Sullivan. “After colors and sizes. lems. Obviously, peo- infected person — letting ran the gamut, from ODs that, you take the form “It looks like a roll of tients.” ple are cooped up in the them know if those gloves to domestic disturbances.” and just add a filtration copper wire,” said Sulli- Anne Marie Tobin can be house, with the fear of get- and masks are neces- While the COVID-19 square and the elastic and van. “You simply attach it reached at atobin@item- ting sick on top of it, and sary. However, confirmed pandemic is unprecedent- you are done.” to the printer, and, after live.com. the financial drama on top COVID-19 cases in Lynn ed in scale, there have of that,” Sirois said. have increased to more been scares when it comes “Unfortunately, we’re the than 400, up from 106 just to diseases like Ebola and Face it: Cover them in Swampscott ones who get summoned to a week ago, according to SARS, and police officers these things and say, ‘Look, the office of Mayor Thom- have had to deal with out- SWAMPSCOTT Also mandated in the cent — can contract the we’re not trying to arrest as M. McGee. It’s uncer- breaks and infectious peo- From A1 order, businesses must virus and not show symp- people right now, we’re not tain how realistic the com- ple in the past, Sirois said. reduce staff to ensure ev- toms, and others may be trying to send people to jail puter database will be. When it comes down to it, Prevention, COVID-19, eryone remains at least symptomatic but haven’t right now for obvious rea- “They’re kind of coming Lynn Police officers have which has infected more 6 feet away from one an- been tested. sons,” he said. “We try to fast and furious,” Sirois said. to be ready to do their than 16,000 in Massachu- other, and take employees’ According to Select mitigate it, say, ‘Can you go And there’s the potential jobs, even with the risk of setts, is most easily spread temperatures. Those with Board Chairman Peter for a walk?’ Ninety percent for wrongdoers trying to getting sick. among people via respira- a temperature of more Spellios, the town hasn’t of the time that works.” use the current pandemic “Basically, this isn’t tory droplets from coughs than 100 degrees will be had to do much enforce- Overall, people have as a tactic to delay police. different from anything and sneezes that can ei- banned from entering the ment when it comes to its responded well when ap- “So far — and I am else in the past,” he said. ther be ingested or in- business’ building. Busi- COVID-19 orders. Spellios proached by police during knocking on wood — “There’s always going to haled. Gov. Charlie Baker nesses need to post the said residents have shown the pandemic. Anyone can we haven’t had anyone be that time when you’re has recommended — but building’s “maximum oc- “overwhelming support — and no one wants to — threaten to have coronavi- going to have to go hands- not mandated — masks be cupancy” on a sign at the and compliance” for the get sick, Sirois said. rus,” Sirois said. on with someone.” worn in order to stymie the entrance, and those who town’s response to the “The general population There are also people David McLellan can be spread of disease. must wait outside have pandemic. I deal with downtown have with mental health issues reached at dmclellan@ Swampscott already to do so while standing “Most unfortunate of been good sports about all that could be exacerbat- itemlive.com. made the governor’s stay- at least 6 feet away from all would be the need to of this,” Sirois said. “We’ve at-home advisory man- others. enforce, which would dis- modified our approach datory last week, and the Hartmann said town of- tract and take away from (addressing disturbances), Swampscott Police De- ficials are aware that it is other efforts,” Spellios and might go up and say, Can’t get to the store? partment and Board of difficult for business to ob- said. ‘Hey, guys. What are you Health may enforce the tain thermometers right Spellios said the town doing?’” town’s orders with fines of Get home delivery. now to take employees’ is currently following the Lynn Police officers have up to $1,000 per offense. state’s guidance that May temperatures, and said gloves and masks with “I would like to see ev- 4 could be the date restric- the Board of Health “will them, Sirois said, and eryone staying home un- tions are lifted. The town’s follow up” and help busi- when responding to a call, less you absolutely need election has been post- nesses obtain them. a determination has to to go out,” Hartmann said. poned to Tuesday, June There are 46 confirmed be made about whether a Violators of the new 2, and the annual Town cases of COVID-19 in person could potentially order can be fined, and Meeting has been post- be infected. people who throw gloves, Swampscott. Town offi- poned to Monday, June 22. cials are conducting in- That determination masks, or other protective For a full reading of the starts with the dispatch- equipment on the ground vestigations to determine mandatory face covering who has been contacted ers, Sirois said. Dispatch- can also be fined up to order, as well as the town’s ers will ask questions $55. According to Hart- by an infected person, and previous stay-at-home or- telling them to self-quar- about whether someone mann, there have been der, visit the town website is showing symptoms of numerous latex gloves antine. Information on at www.swampscottma. littered outside of grocery who is infected will not be gov. stores and other essential released. David McLellan can be LAW OFFICES OF businesses. “Don’t ask for names. reached at dmclellan@ JAMES J. CARRIGAN Subscribe for half the “We are going to take We’re never going to tell itemlive.com. • Social Security Disability this seriously. 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SHRIBMAN EDITORIAL HOW TO REACH US Passover’s social justice message Trying to see resonates through the ages 110 Munroe St. But the stranger that ident Donald J. Trump on rowness and bigotry in P.O. Box 5 dwelleth with you shall the Republican right — religion, and it makes me Lynn, MA 01903 the positives be unto you as one born would dare not employ: Customer Service glad to say that never in among you, and thou shalt “This great republic will the history of the country, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Editorial from the Dallas Morning News love him as thyself; for ye fall if we permit great never under any circum- Connecting were strangers in the land masses of our public cit- stances or in a crisis have All Departments: This is the time of year when we’re usually gear- of Egypt. [Leviticus 19:34] izens to be ground under the Jewish people failed to 781-593-7700 ing up for end-of-year school celebrations — mile- the heel of oppressors. We live up to the highest stan- stones that are part of our American culture and PITTSBURGH — For are fighting today precise- dard of citizenship and pa- Ext. 2 mark the promise of things to come. two full minutes, he stood ly as Lincoln did 52 years triotism.” Classified/Legal Advertising We join communities across the country in amid the flowers and the ago. We are fighting for a These two presiden- [email protected] lamenting that nothing is as we knew it before palms and a handful of freedom of our oppressed tial visits speak of Pitts- Subscriptions the coronavirus pandemic ravaged our land and American flags, absorbing working class.” burgh’s importance in the [email protected] changed every aspect of our lives. Sadly, there the applause, exhilarating Today, when Tree of Life American Jewish passage, Circulation will be no proms this year. High school and col- in it, and when finally the has a special symbolism for in Pittsburgh some of [email protected] lege graduations have been canceled across the clapping subsided, when in this community and the seeds of Reform Juda- Ext. 3 country. There will be no pictures from Sweet 16 a silence fell in the room, around the globe, and ism were sown, much the Newsroom parties or quinceaneras over the next few weeks Theodore Roosevelt spoke when the wealth gap is a way Orthodox Jewry flour- [email protected] for reminiscing years from now. about the meaning of the theme of our politics, Roos- ishes today. Tree of Life, [email protected] These are disappointing losses for thousands Jewish holiday of Pass- evelt’s speech has unusual where Roosevelt spoke, Ext. 4 of young people who looked forward to what we over, and about the wealth authority, amplified by his long ago was a breakaway know were significant events in our lives. The ex- gap that yawned wide identification with Pass- congregation from Rodef Sports periences we have in life shape us, enrich us and more than a century ago. over, the Jews’ flight from Shalom, where Taft spoke [email protected] give us purpose. “You are celebrating the oppression, their exile in before attending a Pitts- Ext. 5 It’s hard to look for positives in situations like closing day of the Pass- the wilderness, and their burgh Pirates game. In Retail and Online this. But we’re reminded that life is about dealing over,” he said. “You are final arrival in Canaan. both, social justice was a Advertising with challenges. And our ability to battle through celebrating the great de- “We are reminded in the strong theme. [email protected] adversity is the very thing that builds up our re- liverance of the children Torah 36 times to be mind- It was left to Roosevelt ADVERTISING silience to tackle them in the future. of Israel from the house ful of the stranger because to tie that to Passover. The Ernie Carpenter Jr. Experts tell us that the challenges we face teach of bondage by Moses. The we were once strangers reference to the liberation Director of Advertising us resourcefulness, courage and perseverance. people of this country are in Egypt,” said Rabbi Jef- from bondage in Egypt and Business Development, ext. 1355 Simply put, struggles help us grow. Overcoming in bondage now.” frey Myers, who won in- makes this a distinctive- [email protected] the toughest struggles often makes us stronger. This week, as the feast ternational praise for his ly Jewish expression of a Ralph Mitchell And in all kinds of ways, the struggles we are of the unleavened bread courage as bullets were universal value held by all Sales Representative, ext. 1313 all facing are the toughest we’ve ever imagined. reaches its Thursday sprayed across the sanctu- groups: not to hate or op- [email protected] Of course, our priority has to be on sheltering at ending, the words of the ary at Tree of Life and who press the “other.” Eric Rondeau home to reduce the spread of this deadly disease. former president of the emerged as a spokesman “It is striking that Roo- Sales Representative, ext. 1280 Still, we recognize that students have had to United States 108 Pass- against anti-Semitism. sevelt, on Passover, in- [email protected] give up more than just seeing their friends at overs ago have peculiar “The prophets in the Bible voked this value to declare Patricia Whalen school and their extracurricular activities. Noth- and powerful resonance. took on that mantle and that all Americans should Sales Representative, ext. 1310 ing should diminish their accomplishments. But They are even more po- continually spoke of social stand in brotherhood with [email protected] many of them won’t get a chance to walk across tent because Roosevelt’s justice, providing the con- the working classes,” said BUSINESS OFFICE the stage in public recognition of their many hard appearance in Pittsburgh nection between Passover Edmund Case, president Susan J. Conti years of hard work. They’ll never have endearing — forgotten now, living and social justice.” of the Center for Radically Controller, ext. 1288 memories of prom night. only in a much-ignored file Roosevelt’s appearance Inclusive Judaism, adding [email protected] It’s encouraging to see some districts under- in the Library of Congress at Tree of Life — not the that Roosevelt’s remarks Ted Grant stand what these events mean to these kids and — came in a Jewish con- structure now at the cor- are all the more poignant Publisher, ext. 1234 are looking for ways to mark some of them, such gregation that 11 decades ner of Shady and Wilkins for being spoken at Tree [email protected] as rescheduling graduation ceremonies for June later would be a symbol of avenues but an earlier one, of Life, “where hate for Marian Kinney or July. the social maladies of our on Craft Avenue in the the ‘other’ had such trag- ext. 1212 We pray we’re on the flat end of this pandemic own time. Oakland section of Pitts- ic consequences over 100 [email protected] by then. Because 11 decades ago — burgh — followed by only years later.” Will Kraft We recall the important research from psychol- one decade for each of the 11 three years the visit of Roosevelt spoke in Pitts- Chief Financial Officer, ext. 1296 [email protected] ogists who tell us that resiliency is an important killed there in 2018 — Pitts- President Taft to a neigh- burgh at a time when it key to success. It’s rooted in our ability to steer burgh’s Tree of Life syna- boring synagogue, Congre- was a welcoming destina- Paula Villacreses through everyday adversity and rebound from big- gogue would be the forum gation Rodef Shalom. Taft tion for immigrants, when A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 ger setbacks. Its ingredients include controlling for a remarkable speech was the first president to plentiful work in the city’s [email protected] behavior under pressure, good problem-solving by the 26th president, in speak from the pulpit of glass factories and steel Mike Shanahan and belief in yourself to help live fulfilled lives. uneasy retirement and re- an American Jewish con- mills attracted thousands Chief Executive Officer, ext. 1956 These principles likely provide little solace for sentful of how his progres- gregation during regular of people infused with grit [email protected] students and their parents who are missing out sive agenda had withered Sabbath services. and ambition — but also Carolina Trujillo on these big ceremonies. But they provide essen- during the presidency of his “I esteem it a great priv- at a time when labor ten- Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 [email protected] tial life lessons that will sustain them for years hand-picked successor, Wil- ilege to appear before this sions were high and both to come. liam Howard Taft. intelligent and patriotic the Pittsburgh rail strike Jim Wilson At Tree of Life, Roosevelt audience, at the insistence Chief Operating Officer, ext. 1200 of 1877 and the Homestead [email protected] noted how the congre- of your leader, your rabbi, steel strike of 1892 were READER’S FORUM gants sang “America” with who was a warm friend still within living memory. CIRCULATION unusual gusto, so much of my predecessor [Roo- “Pittsburgh typifies Lisa Mahmoud so that, as he put it, “it sevelt], and whom, I am much that is of the best Manager, ext. 1239 touched me to the quick,” glad to think, has trans- in American life, but it [email protected] We must prioritize because, he explained, ferred his friendship for also has its shortcomings,” CUSTOMER SERVICE “this is the great country the time being to me.” Roosevelt concluded. “No where we should all stand La’ Mosha Ball The “time being” turned man is a good citizen if Customer Service, ext. 1276 in the fullest brotherhood.” out to be a very short time he does not seek natural [email protected] health care And then the former indeed. But in remarks prosperity for himself and GRAPHICS chief executive launched in which he referred to his family, and a just and The risks we all face ships like the Global Fund into a critique of the ear- the stately synagogue on higher life is the founda- Trevor Andreozzi right now are only further to Fight AIDS, Tuberculo- ly 20th-century economy Designer Pittsburgh’s Fifth Avenue tion of the government.” [email protected] magnified for people in sis and Malaria as well as that is evocative of our as “this beautiful church,” He was right then, and poverty or people cut off Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. 21st-century national life, Taft struck notes that stir now. Ned Connors from health services. We cannot leave those Designer, ext. 1222 and he did it in language us today. David Shribman, a 1972 [email protected] Strong, resilient health isolated by stigma, geog- that even the two great “The prayer [to] which graduate of Swampscott systems around the world raphy, or poverty on the populists of our own time we have just listened, full Mark Sutherland High School, is the Pulit- Creative Director, ext. 1330 become even more im- sidelines. — Sen. Bernie Sanders of of liberality and kindness zer Prize-winner former [email protected] portant — and even more Congress must priori- Vermont of the Democrat- and humanity, makes one executive editor of the NEWSROOM endangered — in a crisis. tize global health systems, ic socialist left, and Pres- feel ashamed of all nar- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Whether it’s coronavirus alongside the domestic Mike Alongi or other ongoing global response, as we move for- Sports Editor, ext. 1228 health emergencies, like ward together. 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BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A5 COVID-19 Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000 By Matt Sedensky alone, police stopped some and Jim Mustain 300,000 people around It- ASSOCIATED PRESS aly to check whether they had permission to travel. NEW YORK — The About 10,000 were issued worldwide death toll summonses. from the coronavirus hit Some churches held ser- 100,000 as Christians vices online, while others around the globe marked arranged prayers at drive- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS a Good Friday unlike any in theaters. Fire-scarred President Barack Obama, center, walks out other — in front of com- Notre Dame Cathedral of the Oval Office of the White House with puter screens instead of in came back to life briefly in former Presidents Bill Clinton, left, and church pews — and some Paris, days before the first countries tiptoed toward George W. Bush, right, to deliver remarks in anniversary of the April reopening segments of the Rose Garden. 15 inferno that ravaged it. their battered economies. Services were broadcast Around the world, public from the closed-to-the- health officials and reli- public cathedral. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Trump feels gious leaders alike warned The holiday observanc- people against violating es came as the worldwide Medical personnel choose amongst flowers the lockdowns and social number of deaths tracked donated by local florists in appreciation of the distancing rules over Eas- by Johns Hopkins Uni- medical community. no need for ter and allowing the virus versity hit a bleak mile- to come storming back. Au- stone of 100,000 since testing, cover-ups by some reached about 18,000, put- thorities resorted to road- late December, when the governments, and differ- ting it on track to overtake blocks and other means to outbreak emerged in Chi- ent counting practices. Italy as the country with counsel from discourage travel. na. More than 1.6 million For example, in places like the highest death toll, and In Italy, officials em- people around the globe New York, Italy and Spain, about a half-million Ameri- ployed helicopters, drones have been infected, by the many victims who died cans were confirmed infect- predecessors and stepped-up police university’s count. outside a hospital — say, in ed. More than 40 percent of checks to make sure res- The true number of lives a home or a nursing home the dead in the U.S were in idents didn’t slip out of lost is believed be much — have not been counted. New York state. Still, there greatest challenge of his By Darlene their homes. On Thursday higher because of limited Deaths in the U.S. were signs of hope. Superville presidency, Trump has ex- ASSOCIATED PRESS pressed confidence in his team, and said he didn’t WASHINGTON — Pres- want to “bother” the for- For McConnell, virus carries echo ident George W. Bush mer presidents. He added turned to one of the world’s that he would reach out if most exclusive clubs for he thought he could learn help raising money after from them. of his boyhood polio affliction an Indian Ocean tsunami Instead, he has frequent- killed more than 200,000 ly criticized his predeces- By Lisa Mascaro anxiety, quarantines and ful fear across the U.S. in on the hour drive each way people in 2004. sors, disparaging Obama’s ASSOCIATED PRESS unimaginable disruptions those years, especially in to Warm Springs where He paired his father, to American life. summertime. The virus Roosevelt’s condition was George H.W. Bush, and handling of the H1N1 vi- WASHINGTON — rus pandemic of 2009-2010 “Why does this current particularly struck chil- a warning sign to Ameri- the man who defeated Mitch McConnell’s earli- pandemic remind me of dren, forcing swift closures cans the disease spared no him to win the presiden- that killed nearly 12,500 est childhood memory is Americans, and George W. that? I think No. 1 is the of schools and playgrounds one. Back home, she would cy in 1992, Bill Clinton. the day he left the polio fear,” said McConnell in and, in the sweltering would run through the Bush’s response to Hur- treatment center at Warm It worked so well that he an interview with The As- heat, swimming pools. physical therapy with her ricane Katrina in 2005, Springs, Georgia, for the signed the duo up again sociated Press. Towns shuttered, fami- son “like a drill sergeant,” in which more than 1,800 last time. after Hurricane Katrina “And the uncertainty you lies isolated. Thousands he said. people were killed, mostly He was just a toddler in ravaged New Orleans less have when there’s no path- died, others were hospi- McConnell doesn’t re- than a year later. in New Orleans. 1944, when his father was way forward on either treat- talized and some left per- member much from those President Barack “Look, I respect every- deployed to World War II, ment or a vaccine and that manently paralyzed or earliest days. Much of it Obama followed the same body, but I feel I have an his mother relocated the was the situation largely in with post-polio syndrome. he knows from his moth- playbook and sent Clinton incredible team and I family to her sister’s home polio before 1954.” The Salk vaccine was still er’s retelling and his own and the younger Bush off think we’re doing an in- in rural Alabama and he The two crises now book- years away. reading of books of the era. on a fundraising effort for credible job,” Trump said came down with flu-like end McConnell’s years, “It was a scary virus,” Haiti after a devastating at the White House. “So symptoms. While he even- But he does remember said Stacey D. Stewart, earthquake in 2010. I don’t want to disturb tually recovered, his left leg making the Kentucky Re- what happened in the Not President Donald them, bother them. I don’t did not. It was paralyzed. publican an unexpected president & CEO of March years after she bought Trump, who has no plans think I’m going to learn Two long years later, voice of personal experi- of Dimes, which started as him those saddle oxfords to seek his predecessors’ much. I guess you could after shuttling young Mc- ence and reflection in what FDR’s National Founda- on their last trip home counsel during the corona- say that there’s probably Connell to and from the he calls these “eerie” times. tion for Infantile Paral- from Warm Springs. virus pandemic, a complex a natural inclination not center where then-Presi- It’s an unusual role for ysis but quickly took on He couldn’t run as fast crisis with profound pub- to call.” dent Franklin Roosevelt the famously guarded the name that reflected as the other kids. When lic health and economic “Now, if I felt that if I received polio care, his leader, who rarely says the public service call for he put on a swimsuit, his consequences. called I’d learn something mother was told that day more when less will do, Americans to donate their left leg had a narrower cir- “No, not really. We’re do- and that would save one that her young son would and relishes an image as a dimes for a polio solution. cumference, leaving him ing a great job,” Trump said life — it would save one be able walk into his life sly political tactician. But “You didn’t understand embarrassed. Even now, recently when asked if he life, OK? — I would make without a leg brace. as more than 16,000 peo- how you got it,” she said, he says he has trouble would contact any of the the call in two minutes,” She immediately took ple in the U.S. have died and because it impacted climbing stairs. living former presidents. he said. “But I don’t see the 4-year-old shopping from the coronavirus, the so many young people, for “I was lucky,” he said, Even in the face of the that happening.” for a new pair of shoes. echoes are all too familiar. “so many parents, what’s choking up as he recalls More than 70 years lat- So too is the solution, as worse for a parent than his mother, “who was de- er, Senate Majority Lead- he sees it, to care for the having your child get sick?” termined to see me walk At 97, World War II er McConnell walked into nation’s sick and produce As a toddler, McConnell again.” the U.S. Senate to pass a treatments, and an even- was taught to stay off his Of “tenacity, hard work sweeping coronavirus res- tual vaccine. feet. His mother under- and not giving up,” he vet takes a final road cue package — and shut- “There’s hope that we’re stood if he tried to walk said, “My mother instilled ter the chamber for the going to get on top of this too soon after the illness all that in me before I was By Gene Johnson mandy on June 15, 1944 forseeable future — as disease,” he said, “within a he might require a leg 4 years old and I think it’s ASSOCIATED PRESS — nine days after D-Day another dangerous flu-like year, year and a half.” brace for the rest of his been a guiding principle in — and spent the war driv- virus fills the nation with Polio ignited a dread- life. She began taking him how I lead my life.” SEATTLE — In his fi- ing an armored bulldozer, nal months, Bill Cham- building roads as the front bers couldn’t walk, but he advanced across Europe. found peace in motion. For the rest of his life Summer camps Three times a week, his he would tell war stories. oldest daughter, Patty The rough voyage crossing Cooper, would meet him the Atlantic on the Queen facing rocky start, at the adult family home Mary ocean liner. How he where he lived with four slept under his tractor other World War II veter- to protect himself from uncertain future ans. The caretakers would enemy fire. The time the load him into her Volvo shooting stopped when By Leanne Italie “Right now it’s such a SUV, and she would drive he prayed. How he never ASSOCIATED PRESS dynamic situation,” said him through the forests, brushed his teeth. Tom Rosenberg, president farmlands and suburbs He saw paratroopers shot NEW YORK — For and CEO of the American east of Seattle. from the sky and buried sol- 17-year-old Morgan Car- Camp Association. “The He knew the roads well. diers he knew. He saw Holo- ney, missing her seventh camps themselves are try- In about 30 years working caust survivors treading the summer at overnight camp ing to be adaptable and for the county, he helped in the Ozarks would be roads and gave them what- flexible as more informa- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS build most of them. ever food he had. He spent worse than what she’s feel- tion becomes available.” “He’d talk about who Christmas Eve 1944 with ing now in isolation with- With the start of the sea- Forest Lake Camp in Warrensburg, N.Y. won’t lived here, who lived other troops in a barn in out her school friends and son approaching, many open this year due to coronavirus concerns. there,” she said. “There’s Holland. Grateful villagers usual slate of activities. camps are monitoring the a cemetery where his par- serenaded them with carols. “She says she can’t even pandemic’s progress, and but has no idea how sum- advises nurses and camp ents and my mom are, and After the war he put think about not going crunching the numbers mer will play out. directors. he wanted to make sure I his road-building skills to camp this summer or on potential mass refunds. “I feel a mix of unease “We’re encouraging knew, ‘This is right where to work for King County, she’ll be depressed,” said Some parents have held and irresponsibility send- camps to work on Plan A, I want to be.’ He was get- where the suburbs were her mother, Amy Carney. off putting money down, ing them to any summer with the hope of having ting things in order.” growing to accommodate “Her best friends in life with camps extending camps,” he said. “Preven- camp, but you also need to Chambers, 97, died March Boeing’s burgeoning work- are her camp friends.” deadlines for enrollment. tion is better than cure, be working on Plan B and 14 at the home in Kirk- force. He loved machines So far, so good for the Virginia is the only state and I want to do my bit Plan C,” she said. “It could land. He wasn’t obviously and being outside; grading Phoenix teen. Her camp with a stay-at-home edict to help prevent this virus be virtual camping. It could ill, but tested positive for roads was a great fit. in Branson, Mo., has that stretches into June. spreading any more than be camping with limited COVID-19 after he passed. Through friends, he met made no plans to cancel. But regardless of whether it needs to.” numbers. Who knows?” Chambers grew up in his future wife, Barbara But other kids looking such orders continue, are Most camps have long A new Centers for Dis- Saskatchewan, where Jean. They settled in ru- forward to new or beloved imposed anew or lifted, dealt with disease out- ease Control and Preven- his father sold ice from a ral Carnation. Cooper, one summer programs hav- will parents feel comfort- breaks and critters like tion report shows that fe- horse-drawn buggy to sup- of five children, said they en’t been so lucky. able that the coronavirus lice. Screening and health ver, cough and shortness of plement their farm income. would ride their horses Some camps have al- threat has lessened enough protocols exist. But Trac- breath were the most com- Shortly before World War into the small downtown. ready notified families to make camp safe? ey Gaslin’s phone hasn’t mon symptoms of the virus II, the family moved to Se- Their vacations were road they won’t open due to the Thomas Bradbury in stopped ringing in recent in kids, but occur less often attle. Chambers enlisted trips to Yellowstone, to coronavirus crisis. Most, Augusta, Maine, has two days. She’s the executive than in adults. Young peo- with the Canadian army Disneyland. “It was a hap- however, are in wait-and- girls, ages 8 and 12. He director of the Association ple, along with others, can at 18. He landed at Nor- py time,” she said. see mode. has already paid for camp of Camp Nursing, which be silent carriers. A6 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 COVID-19 Virus shows benefit of learning from other nations By John time to help Americans ease, the United States Daniszewski reduce the toll of the pan- was acting as if the huge ASSOCIATED PRESS demic within their borders. disruptions of life that had “No matter how long I happened there would not In 1910, when a conta- live, I don’t think I will happen here. gious pneumonic plague ever get over how the Should U.S. political was ravaging northeastern U.S., with all its wealth leaders and the public China, a physician there and technological capabil- have taken cues from oth- concluded that the disease ity and academic prowess, er countries victimized by PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS traveled through the air. sleepwalked into the di- the disease much earlier A Samaritan’s Purse crew erects privacy tents So he adapted something saster that is unfolding,” — including China itself, he had seen in England. at a 68 bed emergency field hospital in New says Kai Kupferschmidt, a which, after an initial pe- York’s Central Park. He began instructing doc- German science writer. riod of secrecy and confu- tors, nurses, patients and His comment came as sion, took rapid and draco- members of the public to the United States was nian measures to slow the wear gauze masks. surging past 100,000 con- virus’s spread? Groups used That pioneering of firmed cases of COVID-19, Those countries tested masks by Dr. Wu Lien- the illness caused by the aggressively to identify teh, a Cambridge-educat- virus, facing a critical lack PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and quarantine the first ed modernizer of Chinese of ventilators, masks and Dr. Wu Lien-teh patients and then isolate to serving medicine, is credited with testing. Now it is more pioneered the use anyone they might have saving the lives of those than 400,000. The Trump of masks during the had contact with. They around him. A French administration says its Manchurian Plague used technology to trace physician working with approach has been proac- of 1910–11. at-risk groups. They im- poor nations Wu, however, rejected put- tive and, thus far, effec- plemented strict social ting on a mask. He per- tive, and has blamed oth- the global epicenter. quarantines and distanc- ished within days. ers for any missteps. Of course, the United ing — including closing More than a century lat- South Korea, a country States is a larger, more off whole regions. They now help U.S. er, now that the new coro- that had its first reported complex, more heteroge- engaged their entire so- navirus has spread across case of the illness at about neous country than South cieties in the fight from the United States and the same time as the U.S., Korea, Taiwan or Singa- the from the beginning, By Martha Mendoza of this emergency. claimed more than 16,000 has had a much lower tra- pore, the three countries taking temperatures in and Juliet The medical charity lives, some scholars and jectory of the disease and in Asia that seem so far public places, isolating Linderman Doctors Without Borders ASSOCIATED PRESS health system experts are deaths, numbered in the to have managed the pan- carriers and adopting the spent months fighting coronavirus around the shaking their heads that hundreds not thousands. demic with better results. near-universal wearing In Santa Barbara, fork- world and is now trying lessons from other coun- The United States, on the But when they were re- of face masks, emulating lifts chug through the to save lives just down tries were not learned in other hand, has become acting quickly to the dis- Wu’s still-relevant insight. warehouse of Direct Re- the street from their New lief, hustling pallets of York offices. The group is much-needed medical supplies into waiting Fe- supporting soup kitchens, A conundrum for New Yorkers: setting up hand-washing dEx trucks. Normally those gloves, masks and stations, and training lo- medicines would go to cal officials how to prevent Social distancing in the subway desperately poor clinics in the spread of infection. Haiti or Sudan, but now Samaritan’s Purse Inter- national erected a 14-tent jam-packed trains and Transit officials saysocial distance as we can they’re racing off to Stan- By Tom Hays field hospital with an ICU buses the exception rather they’re working harder get,” MTA Chairman Pat- ford Hospital in Palo Alto, and Marshall Ritzel in Central Park. ASSOCIATED PRESS than the rule, passengers than ever to protect passen- Calif., and the Robert rick Foye said in a radio That international aid aren’t always guaranteed gers and their own workers interview Tuesday. Wood Johnson Hospitals NEW YORK — They let groups are supporting the even 6 inches. amid a pandemic that has Foye, who also got the in New Jersey. trains that look too crowd- U.S. healthcare system “Everybody is very killed more than 7,000 New virus but is doing fine, Direct Relief is just one of ed pass by. If they decide shows how dire the need scared,” Shaderra Arm- Yorkers in just a few weeks, called scenes of crowd- several U.S. charities that to board, they search for is domestically, and how stead, a health care clin- mostly in the city and its ing on trains “episodic” traditionally operate in emptier cars to ride in. inadequate the federal re- ic receptionist who rides suburbs. Several suburban and said safety measures countries stricken by war Then they size up fellow the subway to work, said counties in New Jersey and and natural disaster that sponse has been. passengers before pick- are working well enough “We now see nonprofits this week. “They’re try- Connecticut have also reg- that complaints by riders are now sending human- ing the safest spot they itarian aid to some of the that traditionally help ing to keep their distance istered significant numbers about overcrowding have can find to sit or stand for wealthiest communities in weak governments com- from each other, but it’s of deaths. dried up in recent days. commutes sometimes last- America to help manage ing in to substitute for impossible.” The virus has also tak- Mayor Bill de Blasio said ing an hour or more. “It makes me not want to en the lives of 41 employ- the coronavirus pandemic. our national government,” Friday on WNYC radio This quiet calculus is go on the train at all,” she ees of the Metropolitan “We are responding said Evelyn Brodkin, po- that he doesn’t think the being performed daily by said. “I’m nervous every Transportation Author- to the greatest unmet litical scientist and pro- issue has been resolved. people who must keep day, but I still have to go.” ity, which runs the city’s needs,” said Direct Relief fessor emerita at the Uni- working during the coro- Riders on some trains in buses and subway as “I don’t understand how CEO Thomas Tighe. versity of Chicago. “We’re navirus pandemic and say Brooklyn and Queens this well as many commut- he can say that when I He is organizing flights lucky they’re here. But it the social distancing re- week sat or stood in some er trains. For most peo- have, all through the week, of supplies directly from tells you something about quired is nearly impossible cars within a few feet of one ple, the new coronavirus heard these reports,” the the group’s own man- the abdication of the fed- to practice in the enclosed another, some with their causes mild or moderate Democrat said. ufacturers in China to eral role in this crisis.” spaces of New York City’s faces uncovered, while symptoms, but, for some, He said he will ask the Santa Barbara ware- U.S. blunders related to public transit system. keeping their distance from especially older adults Foye whether trains can house, and also coordinat- testing have hindered ef- The Centers for Disease homeless people camped and people with existing run more frequently or ing shipments from oth- forts to contain the virus’ Control and Prevention out. At the same time, there health problems, it can be supplemented with er producers around the spread, and the govern- says that people should are images showing sub- cause more severe illness buses. The mayor said he world. After spending two ment was late to respond stay 6 feet apart. But even way platforms mostly emp- and lead to death. has been sending police decades providing relief to to critical shortages as im- though ridership has plum- ty at times they’d typically “We want as little so- officers to particularly disaster zones, Tighe ex- ports of medical supplies meted in the city, making be crowded. cial density and as much crowded stations. udes a calm in the midst plummeted. Nurses weigh their principles vs. safety in virus fight

By Carla K. Johnson al protective equipment, patients who are poor, and Juliet including N95 masks, very sick and staying in Linderman which filter out 95 percent shelters, encampments or ASSOCIATED PRESS of particulates in the air. abandoned buildings. Two The masks are typically weeks ago, her husband Paramedics rushed an- thrown away after a sin- came down with a fever other critical COVID-19 gle use, but nurses and and a dry cough, classic patient into the emer- doctors are now being in- symptoms of COVID-19. gency room, and Chicago She stayed home while nurse Cynthia Riemer felt structed to clean and recy- her adrenaline kick in. cle their masks, with some awaiting his test results, “Your heart starts rac- using a single mask for a which didn’t come back ing,” she said. “You’re whole week. negative for almost two thinking, ‘How quickly “Absolutely I’m conflict- weeks, making her feel and safely can we get them ed,” said Amber Weber, 38, “completely useless” as intubated?’ Because if we a labor and delivery nurse she read about the wors- don’t, in the next five or 10 at Lutheran Medical ening crisis. minutes, they could stop Center in Wheat Ridge, Now back at work at breathing. You’re think- Colo., who has been cross- Health Care for the Home- ing: ‘What’s my next step? trained in anticipation less, Billipp was given Do we need more help?’ of a surge of COVID-19 one surgical mask to last The more people in the patients. An eight-hour a week, which comes off room, the more exposed, shift refreshed her knowl- only when she needs an- so staff stand outside the edge of central lines and other cup of coffee. glass door and you say, feeding tubes, equipment “Reusing masks is a PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘Hey, get me this! Hey, get she hasn’t used since she problem,” she said. “It’s me that!’” Cynthia Riemer wears a face-shield from a hardware store in addition graduated from nursing a petri dish to collect Her protective gear: a to hospital-issued personal protective equipment. school 15 years ago any airborne particles hospital-supplied yellow “More than one fami- throughout the day,” Still, gown, foot covers and an One nurse in Baltimore, because he feared retali- “How do I live with myself ly member has told me I one mask for a week is N95 mask — plus, from a father with young chil- ation from his employer. at the end of the day?” should quit, that it’s not better than no mask. Home Depot, a face-shield, dren, said he began to “Very few of us get into One nurse posting in an worth it,” said Weber, who “The gray area of all which she says “helps con- think about quitting his this field to be heroes.” online forum wrote Feb. has two young children. of this, it takes a men- But her professional val- tal toll,” Billipp said. “We serve what we have.” job after reading a scien- Each day brings new 28: “The nightmare is real ues won out. find ourselves on the front Riemer is 41, a few years tific report that said the questions for nurses, who — and it has come home.” “I didn’t go into the nurs- lines, without proper younger than a New Orle- virus might spread not are deciding how much The posts will be collected ans ICU nurse who died ing profession to abandon equipment, being the po- only in droplets, but also they’re willing to sacrifice, and published in a report last week from the virus. my patients when their tential vector of disease to She and others became in tinier aerosolized parti- said Cynda Rushton, pro- after the pandemic sub- need is greatest,” she said, our underserved and most nurses to relieve suffer- cles. He worries, too, about fessor of nursing and bio- sides. It already has a ti- “or to abandon the oth- at-risk patients.” ing, to save lives. But with mask shortages and poor ethics at Johns Hopkins tle: “Never Again.” er health care workers in The University of Il- supply shortages, chang- crisis planning. University. For weeks, hospitals and the hospital when they’re linois Hospital, where ing guidelines and evolv- “Nobody wants to go to “Who am I? What do I clinics across the United drowning.” Riemer works, last week ing science, some now are work and feel like they’re stand for? How can I have States have struggled to In Baltimore, nurse granted the hazard pay asking: “Did I sign up to be gambling,” said the nurse, integrity in the midst stay afloat amid a crip- practitioner Katharine requested by the Illinois a hero?” who requested anonymity of this chaos?” she said. pling shortage of person- Billipp, 38, works with Nurses Association. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM A7 NATION As Trump rails against mail voting, some allies embrace it

By Nicholas Riccardi ka’s Republican governor “doesn’t work out well for our system.” ASSOCIATED PRESS urged voters to apply for Republicans,” he tweeted Wyman was part of a absentee ballots. Florida’s this week without expla- group of bipartisan elec- President Donald Trump GOP chairman says the nation. tion officials who spoke is claiming without ev- party will continue to run Trump’s comments put to reporters Thursday idence that expanding a robust vote-by-mail pro- his Republican allies in to push for money from mail-in voting will in- gram. states in the awkward Congress to deal with crease voter fraud. But The disconnect between position of trying to de- the virus. several GOP state offi- Trump and Republican fend their practices with- In Iowa, Republican Sec- cials are forging ahead to state officials illustrates out criticizing the pres- retary of State Paul Pate do just that, undermin- the abrupt, hard turn ident. Some said they did not criticize Trump PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS ing one of Trump’s argu- the president and his agreed with Trump, even directly, but said that sow- Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman ments about how elections national political allies as their actions seem to ing “doubt about the in- talks to reporters about a series of election should be conducted amid have taken on the issue. suggest otherwise. Oth- tegrity of the process is as and ballot-security bills her office is asking the the coronavirus outbreak. Before the coronavirus ers suggested Trump was dangerous as vote fraud.” Washington Legislature to consider during the While Trump has com- hit, many in the GOP out of line. Iowa is mailing requests current session. plained that voting by had warmed to mail-in It is “disappointing for absentee ballots to mail is “ripe for fraud,” voting, agreeing that it when anyone in leader- all 2.1 million registered inent recent fraud case ida’s GOP primary last Republican state officials can be conducted without ship” makes fraud claims, voters ahead of special occurred in North Caro- month and he has voted in Iowa, Ohio and West fraud and even used to said Kim Wyman, the elections in July. Pate de- lina’s 9th Congressional absentee in previous elec- Virginia have all taken their political advantage. Republican secretary of scribed the move as a re- District in 2018, when a tions. Still, this week he steps to ease access to But Trump’s hard line state of Washington state, action to “an emergency,” consultant hired by the said “mail in voting is hor- mail-in ballots, following appears to be driven by which has had universal adding: “You need to have GOP candidate was linked rible, it’s corrupt,” and the health officials’ warnings his personal suspicions mail voting since 2010. some flexibility.” to an effort to tamper with Republican National Com- that voting in person can and concerns about his “When it happens, the There is no evidence of absentee ballots. mittee moved to help state risk transmission of the own reelection prospects. public loses confidence in widespread mail voting Trump himself request- parties block expansion of deadly virus. The Nebras- Statewide mail-in voting the foundational pillar of fraud. The most prom- ed a mail ballot for Flor- the franchise. Joe Biden’s next big decision: Choosing a running mate

By Bill Barrow cussed naming a choice well you want a vice presi- especially the black wom- but would likely seriously Biden’s campaign co-chair- ASSOCIATED PRESS ahead of the Democratic dent who can manage en who propelled his nom- consider anywhere from six man Cedric Richmond, a convention in August. that,” said Karen Finney, ination. He must balance to 11 candidates. He’s giv- Louisiana congressman Joe Biden faces the most Selecting a running a Democratic strategist those concerns with his en no indication of wheth- and former Congressional important decision of his mate is always critical for who worked for Hillary stated desire for a “simpa- er he’ll look to the Senate, Black Caucus chairman. five-decade political career: a presidential candidate. Clinton’s 2016 campaign. tico” partner who is “ready where he spent six terms, “He has shown a commit- choosing a vice president. But it’s an especially ur- The vice president is “al- to be president on a mo- to governors or elsewhere. ment to diversity from the The presumptive Demo- gent calculation for the ways important,” Finney ment’s notice.” Some Biden advisers said cratic presidential nominee beginning. But this has to 77-year-old Biden, who, if added. Still, she said, The campaign’s general the campaign has heard be based on, like the VP expects to name a commit- he wins, would be the old- pointing to Biden’s role counsel, Dana Remus, and from many Democrats who says, who he trusts.” tee to vet potential running est American president in in the Obama adminis- former White House coun- want a woman of color. Biden has regularly mates next week, according history. The decision car- tration’s 2009-10 recovery sel Bob Bauer are gath- Black women helped rescue to three Democrats with ries added weight amid efforts, a crisis makes the ering information about Biden’s campaign after an praised California Sen. knowledge of the situation the coronavirus pandemic, choice of a running mate prospects. Democrats embarrassing start in pre- Kamala Harris, a former who spoke on the condition which, beyond its death an even “more important close to several presumed dominately white Iowa and rival who endorsed him of anonymity to discuss in- toll, threatens to devas- decision than usual.” contenders say they’ve not New Hampshire. Yet there’s in March and campaigned ternal plans. Biden, a for- tate the world economy Biden faces pressure on yet been contacted. no firm agreement that for him. When she intro- mer vice president himself, and define a prospective multiple fronts. He must Biden has offered plenty Biden must go that route. duced him at a fundraiser has committed to picking a Biden administration. consider the demands of of hints. He’s said he can “The best thing you can this week, Biden did little woman and told donors this “We’re still going to be his racially, ethnically and easily name 12 to 15 wom- do for all segments of the to tamp down speculation week that his team has dis- in crisis or recovery, and ideologically diverse party, en who meet his criteria, population is to win,” said about her prospects. SENIOR LIVING DIRECTORY The North Shore’s longest running resource guide.

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COURTESY PHOTO Jimmy Carroll has a job where he is currently working from home during the COVID-19 crisis. His 4-year-old son, Jacob, is sitting on his shoulders watching him work. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Dan Spicer of Pelham N.H., an EMT with Armstrong Ambulance Ser- vice in Saugus, reads “How Not to Die,” while on break on Friday. “Overall it’s been stressful,” says Spicer as he spoke about being on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Bunnies to the rescue as virus hits Belgian chocolatiers By Raf Casert peak Easter period. Belgium for a holiday,” ASSOCIATED PRESS “It is a really big he said. “I am afraid if season because if we we do not get tourists SINT-PIETERS BRUG- don’t have this, then we anymore it will be a disas- GE, Belgium — Master won’t ... be OK for the ter, even in the future.” chocolatier Dominique year,” Van Volsem said. For most people, the Persoone stood forlorn Persoone makes about coronavirus causes on his huge workfloor, 20 percent of his annual mild to moderate symp- a faint smell of cocoa turnover in the single toms such as fever and lingering amid the idle Easter week. This year, cough. But for some, machinery — in a mere reduced to web sales and especially older adults memory of better times. pick-ups out of his facil- and the infirm, it can Easter Sunday is nor- ity in western Belgium cause pneumonia and mally the most important while his luxury shops in some cases death. date on the chocolate in tourist cities Bruges The immediate chal- makers’ calendar. But the and Antwerp are closed? lenge is to keep the coronavirus pandemic, “2 percent maybe, if we Easter spirit — and the with its lockdowns and are lucky — not even.” chocolatiers’ craft — alive social distancing, has Guy Gallet, chief of in these trying times. struck a hard blow to Belgium’s chocolate fed- A big part is humor and the $5.5-billion industry PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS eration, expects earnings the use of medical masks that’s one of Belgium’s One of Belgium’s top chocolate producers Dominique Persoone stands to be greatly reduced made of white chocolate most emblematic. in front of trays of chocolates at his Chocolate Line warehouse in across the board this year. is an obvious one. Per- “It’s going to be a Bruges, Belgium. He said companies soone puts them on eggs. disaster,” Persoone told that sell mainly through “It is laughing with a The Associated Press are seemingly everywhere granted a lockdown pass “People love their choco- supermarkets are do- hard thing. And on the through a medical mask. — doubles the damage. to the “essential” furry lates, the Easter eggs, the ing relatively well but other hand, we still have He closed his shops as a Yet amid the gener- workers traditionally filled eggs, the little fig- firms depending on sales to keep fun, no? It is im- precautionary measure al gloom Belgians are supposed to bring kids ures we make,” said choc- in tourist locations, portant to laugh in life.” weeks ago, and says “a allowing themselves their Easter eggs. olatier Marleen Van Vol- restaurants or airport Genevieve Trepant of lot” of Belgium’s hun- some levity for the long For young and old here, sem in her Praleen shop shops “are badly hit.” the Cocoatree chocolate dreds of chocolate-mak- Easter weekend. Easter Sunday usual- in Halle, south of Brus- Persoone has a firm shop in Lonzee, south- ers, from multinationals Some producers, like ly means egg hunts in sels. “This is really some- local base of customers east of Brussels, couldn’t to village outlets, will Persoone’s famed The gardens and parks, sticky thing very big for us.” but knows how tour- agree more. And like face financial ruin. Chocolate Line, offer brown fingers, the satis- The country has an ists affect the books of Persoone, who donated For the coronavirus to Easter eggs or bun- fying crack of an ampu- annual per capita choc- so many chocolatiers. sanitary gel no longer hit is one thing, but to do nies in medical masks, tated chocolate rabbit’s olate consumption of “Of course, we won’t needed in his factory to it at Easter — when choc- while the country’s top ear before it disappears over 13 pounds, much see Japanese people or a local hospital, Trepant olate bunnies and eggs virologist has jokingly into a rapt child’s mouth. of it scoffed during the Americans who come to also thought of the needy. WEATHER LOTTERY

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©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 Classical seniors hoping for a shot this season By Daniel Kane Being named team cap- ITEM STAFF tains is reason enough to look forward to a season, LYNN — Just like many but Dow and DeFillipo ha- others in his position, Clas- ven’t had much of a chance sical baseball coach Mike to step into those roles this Zukowksi can’t help but spring. feel for his handful of se- “Being a captain your niors whose seasons have senior year, it’s exciting,” been put in question due DeFillipo said. “But I think to the coronavirus epidem- that it’s been hard having ic. But one thing he can it happen this year. Going appreciate in these times into our senior season we is how well his squad of really want to end on a Rams are handling the good note.” situation. The pair have tried to “I feel so bad,” Zukowski stay positive during the said. “It’s such a big year little conversation they’ve and supposed to be a fun been able to have with time of the year for them. their teammates and For the seniors, you really coaches. want to go out on a win- “We’re trying to keep ning note and I’ve really things as positive as you been at a loss for words can,” Dow said. “Even if it’s on what to say to them. a brief conversation, we text Thankfully, from what I’ve each other and we’re also seen they’re handling it all trying to workout how- tremendously with their ever we can on our own.” attitudes.” Zukowski has tried That group is led by a to keep his team up to pair of senior captains in date with the latest news Aidan Dow and Jared De- through text, but he often Fillipo. Both were set to nds his players one step put the nishing touches ahead of himself in that on great careers on the di- regard. amond and on the mound “They’re all chomping at for the Rams before the the bit to get out there,” season was delayed. Zukowski said. “We have “I was really looking for- a text thread and I’m try- ward to this year,” Dow ing to keep them informed said. “You look at all the on the latest but some of guys we had coming back them even know it before and we were going to have me. Right now we all have a really scrappy team. I to do what we have to do think we could’ve made a as a community and let the good run and hopefully at chips fall as they may. some point we still can.” “Everyone is holding “I feel the same way the their breath right now,” rest of the team feels,” De- Zukowski said. “It’s re- Fillipo said. “We’ve been ally going to come down looking forward to this to what (Massachusetts) season for a long time Governor Charlie Baker and spent so much time decides is best for getting ITEM FILE PHOTO preparing for it. Having the kids back in school.” that taken away has been Classical senior Aidan Dow, who earlier this year committed to play his college baseball at tough.” CLASSICAL, B2 St. Anselm College, is worried that his nal season of high school baseball could be in jeopardy.

PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Toshiro Muto, CEO of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, listens to questions from the media during a news conference in Tokyo. As the virus spreads, Muto acknowledged he can’t guarantee the games can go forward next year. Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021 TOKYO (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads in Ja- Abe has been criticized pan, the chief executive of for being slow to act the Tokyo Games said Fri- against the coronavirus. day he can’t guarantee Opposition political lead- the postponed Olympics ers have suggested he FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS will be staged next year downplayed the severity — even with the long de- of the virus and have said UFC President Dana White was forced to cancel UFC 249, which was scheduled for April 18, lay. it may have been tied to after ESPN and parent company Disney insisted the event not go on. Japanese Prime Minis- wanting to hold the Olym- ter Shinzo Abe issued an pics this year. emergency declaration “We have made the deci- UFC 249 canceled after ESPN, Disney this week to battle the vi- sion to postpone the games rus, putting the country by one year,” Muto added. under restrictions after it “So this means that all we seemed it had avoided the can do is work hard to halt promotion’s plans spread. prepare for the games. We sincerely hope that come LOS ANGELES (AP) — Saturday, but Disney and and the highest level of they understood.” “I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is next year mankind will UFC 249 was canceled ESPN asked me to step ESPN” asking him to can- While the UFC won’t manage to overcome the Thursday after ESPN down,” White wrote. “I cel the shows. The UFC have ghts in the upcom- going to be possible to get it under control by next coronavirus crisis.” and parent company Dis- love and respect my part- moved to ESPN in 2019 ing weeks, White said he Muto was asked if there ney stopped UFC Presi- nership with them so I with a reported $1.5 bil- is still pursuing his plan July or not,” Tokyo orga- nizing committee CEO are alternative plans to dent Dana White’s plan to postponed the event.” lion deal. to build an octagon and 2021. keep ghting amid the UFC 249 was scheduled The network issued a everything else necessary Toshiro Muto said, speak- ing through an interpret- “Rather than think coronavirus pandemic. for April 18 on ESPN Plus statement to the AP: to telecast small ght about alternatives plans, er at a news conference After de antly vowing pay-per-view, and White “ESPN has been in con- shows on an unidenti ed we should put in all of our conducted remotely. for weeks to maintain a planned to follow it with stant contact with the private island. White had effort,” he said. “Mankind ”We’re certainly are not in regular schedule of ghts regular ght cards from UFC regarding UFC 249. planned to use the so- should bring together all a position to give you a while the rest of the Tachi Palace Hotel & Ca- Nobody wants to see called “Fight Island” in of its technology and wis- clear answer.” sports world halted, sino on tribal land in Cal- sports return more than upcoming months for dom to work hard so they White con rmed the deci- ifornia’s Central Valley. we do, but we didn’t feel non-American ghters The Olympics were post- can development treat- sion to cease competition In an interview on this was the right time for who couldn’t get into the poned last month with a ments, medicines and in a text to The Associat- ESPN, White said he “got a variety of reasons. U.S. new opening set for July vaccines.” ed Press. a call from the highest ESPN expressed its con- 23, 2021, followed by the “I was ready to go on level you can go at Disney cerns to the UFC and UFC, B2 Paralympics on Aug. 24. OLYMPICS, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 UFC 249 gets canceled Classical baseball keeps waiting it out amid growing concerns CLASSICAL also seen his early prepa- From B1 rations for next season take a hit. about coronavirus Like every team, the “Thinking about next Rams have struggled to year, I’ve been looking to UFC history of hosting combat prepare however they can text some of the guys up From B1 sports events in Lemoore, for a possible season. Dow that have been up there California, about 40 miles and DeFillipo have been already and try to build “Fight Island infrastruc- south of Fresno. taking swings however some good relationships ture is being built and will “This event would in- they can. with the team already,” be up and running ASAP,” volve dozens of individu- “It’s a really tough time,” Dow said. “I was actually White told the AP. als flying to California Dow said. “Obviously we’d supposed to stay at a cous- White’s frustration with and driving to a casino for rather be out there on the in’s place in New Hamp- the decision was obvious a purpose no one can hon- field. I’ve been hitting in shire to meet one of my after he had repeatedly estly claim is essential,” my driveway into a net off teammates before all this vowed to fight on amid Feinstein wrote. “At best a tee and working out in- happened, but we had to mixed public opinion. He this event ties up medical side the house.” cancel.” has described the past resources and sends a “We’ve all been doing As for DeFillipo’s future month of preparation for message that shelter-in- the most we can do with- plans, the shortstop and UFC 249 as the most chal- place orders can be flout- out the rest of the team,” pitcher received offers to lenging part of his fight ed. At worst, participants DeFillipo said. “I’ve been play baseball at several promotion career, which and support staff could working out and using a schools but couldn’t find began as the UFC’s presi- carry the virus back to tee, but other than that the right fit to continue it’s tough not being on the his education. DeFillipo dent in 2001. their home communities ITEM FILE PHOTO The UFC boss still re- and increase its spread.” field.” will be attending UMass Classical baseball coach Mike Zukowski has mained upbeat, vowing to Although White’s plan to Dow, who committed to Lowell and plans on try- tried to remain up to date with his team via be “the first sport back” keep his fighters employed play baseball at St. An- ing to walk onto the base- ball team. after the pandemic eases. was ultimately thwarted, selm earlier this year, has text during the coronavirus shutdown. White announced the he vowed to minimize the cancellation shortly after economic disruption of the U.S. Sen. Dianne Fein- pandemic for UFC fight- Olympics still could be in doubt for 2021 stein issued a statement ers and employees. White urging the mixed martial and former owners Loren- OLYMPICS soon to know the price tag ma prefecture. Muto had and I’m not going to make arts promotion to recon- zo and Frank Fertitta sold and who would pay. an away-from-the-micro- any further comment on sider its plan. A few hours From B1 the UFC to Endeavor for He also acknowledged phone talk with Tokyo the issue.” earlier, former straw- an estimated $4 billion in Japan has reported that Tokyo Olympic orga- spokesman Masa Takaya weight champion Rose There are suggestions 2016. about 5,000 cases and 100 nizers had taken out in- before talking about the Namajunas dropped out of the International Olympic “All of my fighters that deaths. The country has surance. flame. her co-main event bout at Committee is thinking of are under contract with the world’s oldest popula- “Tokyo 2020 has taken “After the Olympic torch taking the flame on a UFC 249 after two deaths tion, and COVID-19 can out several insurance pol- relay was canceled, the me, I want them to feel world tour, hoping to use in her family related to be especially serious for icies,” he said. “But wheth- Olympic flame was put safe,” White said. “Take it as a symbol of the battle the pandemic. the elderly. er the postponement of under the management of The UFC planned to time with your families against the virus. Howev- and enjoy this time. Don’t Muto was asked several the games qualifies as an Tokyo 2020,” Muto said. stage the fights in an emp- er, any tour would be im- worry about the financial times about the added event that is covered is “Obviously in the future ty arena owned by the costs of postponing, which not clear yet.” there is a possibility it possible until travel re- Santa Rosa Indian Com- part of this. You’re going to get the fights on your has been estimated by He was also asked about might be put on display strictions are lifted. munity of the Tachi Yokut Japanese media at be- the Olympic flame, which somewhere. However, for Taking the flame away Tribe. White never public- contract, and I’m going to make things right with tween $2 billion-$6 bil- was taken off public dis- now it is under the man- from Japan could also up- ly disclosed the location of lion. He said it was too play this week in Fukushi- agement of Tokyo 2020 set the hosts. the upcoming fight cards the people who were will- until he announced their ing to step up and fight cancellation, likely to next weekend. I’m going avoid the scrutiny that ar- to take care of as many rived shortly after the lo- people as I possibly can.” cation was reported in White also addressed MMA media over the the UFC’s employees: “No- weekend. body is getting laid off at “Tachi Palace has had the UFC. Everybody is our back this whole time, good.” has stood their ground The UFC held a full fight and was willing to do this card in an empty arena in fight,” White told ESPN. Brazil last month in the White also vowed to pay early days of global reac- back that loyalty with an tion to the pandemic, but upcoming show: “I’m going canceled its ensuing three to bring them a big fight, shows after attempting to and I appreciate them hold two of the cards in an standing with me in this empty arena owned by the thing.” UFC in Las Vegas. The Tribal land isn’t subject Nevada State Athletic to the state government’s Commission’s temporary shelter-in-place order, and ban on combat sports Tachi Palace has a long stopped that plan. Former college football player flew home to US with coronavirus (AP) — The coronavirus weren’t widely available pandemic ended Dylan and health officials were Reda’s plans to play and advising people with a coach American football cough and high fever to FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS in the Czech Republic, and self-isolate for up to seven Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler and his teammates would have been on the road last week, that was only the start of days. Flights were being trying to make a final push for the playoffs had the NHL season not been called off because of the his problems. canceled and the Czech Re- coronavirus pandemic. Days after feeling too ill public was implementing a to practice, the 28-year-old mandatory quarantine. Reda took flights through Reda and the other for- London, Dallas and Orlan- eign players decided to On-the-go sports stars are embracing do to reunite with his fami- leave. Lions head coach ly in Florida. He later test- and co-owner Zach Harrod ed positive for coronavirus called his doctor and de- family time during league shutdowns and now owes more than scribed Reda’s symptoms. $20,000 in hospital bills. Harrod said he was told (AP) — Blake Wheeler wards elite sports can pro- “We get ’em all down by ly readings of “Charlie and The former Southern it was likely the flu and if and the Winnipeg Jets vide its participants, few about 8 on a good night, and the Chocolate Factory” with Miss linebacker went pub- there was no fever, Reda would have been on the vocations require more time then there’s a half hour of his 6-year-old daughter, to lic to warn fellow millen- could take flights. Reda road last week, trying to away from loved ones. This just numbness,” Wheeler be followed by a viewing of nials, but the damage was said the following Satur- make a final push for the is what they signed up for, said. the movie. done. He was criticized on- day (March 14) was his playoffs had the National but some parts of life can’t St. Louis defenseman “It’s cool to see kids learn line for potentially endan- last day with symptoms. Hockey League season not be priced out. Alex Pietrangelo and his to do something and be gering passengers, crews Reda left Prague the next been called off because of “I appreciate the gift of wife, Jayne, have 20-month- proud of it and then really and airport workers. day on a British Airways the pandemic. time and being able to old triplets. Like many of go after it,” Zimmerman Reda, who has recovered, flight to London and then Now the seven-time All- spend it with my family,” his peers, Pietrangelo has said in a weekly diary he’s said he thought he had the took American Airlines to Star forward is home for said Maryland women’s been reminded anew how keeping for The Associated flu while training with the Dallas and finally Orlan- dinner each night with his basketball coach Brenda much there is to handle Press. “Honestly, I probably Prague Lions, and that his do. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound family. Frese, whose fourth-ranked while dad is at the rink. wouldn’t have been able to coach’s doctor cleared him linebacker said he wore And for the activities, all Terrapins might well have “There’s not enough time do that with her if it wasn’t to fly. gloves, a medical mask afternoon. And the teach- been in New Orleans last in the day. I’m not even for this.” “I can understand the and an elevation training ing, policing and entertain- week for the Final Four. working right now, and I Minnesota men’s basket- backlash,” Reda told mask. ing every morning with his When the NCAA Tourna- can’t even find enough time ball coach Richard Pitino The Associated Press in “I looked like Bane, ba- wife, Sam; 7-year-old son, ment was canceled, Frese to do something for myself,” took his 3-year-old daugh- a phone interview. “If I sically, from the Dark Louie; 4-year-old daughter, hunkered down with her Pietrangelo said on a con- ter on a drive to count still felt sick that day, I Knight. People were look- Leni; and 2-year-old son, husband, Mark, and their ference call as his kids were neighborhood dogs. He and wouldn’t have flown home. ing at me like I was crazy,” Mase. 12-year-old twin boys. She clamoring for more time his wife, Jill, also have an If I had known what was he said. “When I got to Dal- “Mase, since he’s been is a middle school tutor now, outside. 8-year-old daughter and a going on, I would have just las, they took my tempera- born, he doesn’t want any- too. Opportunity beckons, of 5-year-old son. tried to ride it out there. ture there and I was 97.5 thing to do with me, really, For all parents, there is no course, in the gift that is “I can’t believe how many Everything happened so (Fahrenheit). They said, until like a month ago,” denying homebound days presence. times I’ve jumped on a quickly.” ‘You’re good.’” Wheeler said. “Now that I’m have been draining. “You don’t get these days trampoline at 37 years old,” After practicing in the A few days later, Reda here all the time, he’s start- “My 2-year-old gets up at back,” said University of Pitino said. rain on March 10, Reda de- noticed a shortness of ing to realize that I am his about 5 in the morning,” Tennessee football coach The suspended NBA sea- veloped a fever, cold sweats breath and began to dad.” Minnesota Wild forward Jeremy Pruitt, gratefully son prompted Minnesota and body aches. One bi- cough up blood. He went The 82-game NHL sched- Zach Parise said. “He naps describing extra time with Timberwolves executive zarre symptom was loss of to the emergency room at ule, with half of those on the from like 1 to 3, and that’s his infant daughter. He and Gersson Rosas to try yoga taste and smell, which is Holmes Regional Medical road, means Wheeler is ab- our time to take a deep his wife also have boys ages for the first time with his now known to be associat- Center in Melbourne. They sent from trick-or-treating breath.” 4 and 2 at home. wife and 4-year-old twins. ed with coronavirus. Reda lined up tests. and Thanksgiving turkey Parise and his wife, Ali- With no Major League Milwaukee Bucks coach said he didn’t know it at Reda pondered leaving, more often than not. He is sha, also have 6-year-old Baseball, Chicago White Mike Budenholzer, ener- the time. He sat out most but doctors arrived and di- normally away from home twins to look after. He re- Sox shortstop Tim Ander- gized by the return from of the next day’s practice. agnosed pneumonia. Coro- more than one-third of ev- called falling asleep watch- son was home for his daugh- college of his 19-year-old The WHO then declared navirus was presumed ery night in any given year. ing television at 8:30 one ter’s first birthday last daughter, has upped his a pandemic and President — confirmed when results Thousands of athletes night — a similar tale to week. Washington firstknowledge of movies and Donald Trump announced came back April 1 — and know that sting. For all the that of his Central Division baseman Ryan Zimmer- shows from the major travel restrictions. Tests he was admitted. wealth, privilege and re- rival. man has tag-teamed night- streaming services. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B3 POLICE/FIRE State reports 96 more virus deaths; All address information, a.m. Friday on Boston St. particularly arrests, reflect po- lice records. In the event of a Theft feds probe veterans home perceived inaccuracy, it is the A report of motor vehicle By Alanna Durkin sole responsibility of the con- theft at 2:29 a.m. Friday on Richer cerned party to contact the Essex St., A report of robbery ASSOCIATED PRESS relevant police department at 2:55 a.m. Friday at CVS Pharmacy on Common St. BOSTON — Massa- and have the department is- chusetts reported near- sue a notice of correction to ly 100 new coronavirus the Daily Item. Corrections MARBLEHEAD deaths Friday as officials or clarifications will not be Complaints and health care workers made without express notice braced for the pandemic to of change from the arresting A report of unwanted per- reach its peak in the state police department. sons staying in an empty in the coming days. apartment on Commercial The 96 new deaths Street at 4:48 p.m. Thursday. brought the state’s total to 599, officials said. There LYNN were 2,033 new confirmed NAHANT cases reported, pushing Arrests Complaints the state’s total to 20,974. Alyssa Benoit, 18, of In other virus-related Dorchester, was arrested and A report of six motor vehi- developments: cles “suped up” and doing VETERANS HOME charged with receiving a sto- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS len motor vehicle at 2:43 a.m. “burnouts” on Willow Road at INVESTIGATION Friday. 8:06 p.m. Tuesday. Federal authorities are Commuter traffic is essentially nonexistent as a few cars pass under a Darell Walker, 32, of 130 investigating a Massa- sign urging out of state visitors to quarantine for 14 days on the Zakim Neptune Boulevard, was ar- Thefts chusetts veterans home Bridge into Downtown Boston. rested and charged with re- hit hard by the coronavi- A report of a motor vehicle ceiving a stolen motor vehicle rus to determine whether a statement on behalf of or face covering when they up with the idea, told the being broken into, with a Blu- at 3:07 a.m. Friday. residents were denied ad- Walsh on Thursday for are in public but cannot newspaper. tooth transmitter and Amazon equate medical care, offi- comment. Walsh said practice social distanc- PRICE GOUGING Alexa Audio Echo taken, on cials said Friday. Thursday that claims that ing, such as when grocery PROBE Vandalism Ocean Street at 12:01 a.m. The U.S. attorney’s office officials were not notified shopping. Massachusetts’ attorney Thursday. in Massachusetts and the A report of motor vehicle about the virus’s spread FLOWERS FOR THE general is investigating Department of Justice’s vandalism at 5:05 p.m. Friday and that staffing problems FRONT LINES reports of price gouging on Civil Rights Division said at the home are false. Health care workers on on Commercial St. SWAMPSCOTT personal protective equip- the investigation into the For most people, the the front lines of the fight ment as the state works to Accidents Hazmat Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke coronavirus causes mild or against the coronavirus will focus on whether resi- moderate symptoms, such were greeted with a sight combat fraud tied to the A report of a motor vehicle A report of hazardous ma- dents’ rights were violated. as fever and cough that of spring Friday when pandemic. accident at 4:11 p.m. Friday terials at 5 Erie St. at 8 p.m. “We will aggressively clear up in two to three flowers were arranged in Attorney General Mau- on Market St., at 4:10 p.m. Thursday; at 60 Lincoln Circle investigate recent events weeks. For some, espe- the shape of a heart out- ra Healey said Thursday Friday on Market St., at 9:40 at 9:26 p.m. Thursday. at the Home and, as need- cially older adults and the side one Boston hospital. her office is looking into ed, require the Common- infirm, it can cause more Florists donated the hy- hundreds of complaints, wealth to adopt reforms severe illness, including drangeas, daffodils and including several filed by to ensure patient safety in pneumonia, or death. other flowers that were UMass Memorial Health Beverly, Lynn and the future,” U.S. Attorney In other virus-related placed outside Beth Is- Care, the largest hospital Andrew Lelling said. “My developments: rael Deaconess Medical group in central Massa- condolences to the families UPWARD SLOPE Center to show apprecia- chusetts. Salem provide a of those veterans who died Republican Gov. Charlie tion for medical workers. CEO Dr. Eric Dickson while in the Home’s care; Baker said officials expect Many of the daffodils were told Masslive.com that his we will get to the bottom the number of confirmed supposed to line the route health care network has of what happened here.” coronavirus cases to peak of the Boston Marathon, shelter in this storm “been burned a couple of As of Thursday, 32 res- in the state between now which was pushed to Sep- times” as it scrambles to SHELTER Mayor Kim Driscoll. idents at the home had and April 20. Baker said tember, The Boston Globe From A1 The facility will be died, 28 of whom tested the peak will likely be reported. acquire masks, shields staffed by EMTs from positive for the virus. about 2,500 new con- “Plants make people and other protective gear the homeless shelter is a Cataldo Ambulance, staff Bennett Walsh, superin- firmed cases per day. happy, and if we can bring for doctors and nurses. “quarantine” location, not from the three cities’ tendent of the home, has “We’re still on the up- a smile to their faces after Last month, Healey’s of- an “isolation” location, and homeless shelters, and been placed on adminis- ward slope of this pan- a 12-hour shift, let’s do it,” fice passed an emergency people sent to the field social work students from trative leave. demic,” he said. said Jan Goodman, the regulation outlawing price house are those who have Salem State University. An email was sent Fri- Massachusetts is advis- owner of a Boston-based gouging of essential goods possibly come in contact Behavioral health ser- day to a person who sent ing people to wear a mask flower company who came during an emergency. with COVID-19, not those vices will also be available who have tested positive. on-site. The local shelters work- If someone at the field ing with the homeless will house becomes sick with Rhode Island ‘totally overwhelmed’ refer and transport peo- COVID-19, they will be ple to the site. People who transported to the state’s simply show up will not be nearest homeless “isola- by jobless claims;6 more deaths admitted. tion facility” in Lexington, The site will only be and separated from others ASSOCIATED PRESS ing home residents, and movement, and AMOR ple and keep their distance used temporarily, and will while awaiting transpor- one was a centenarian, RI, an alliance of com- from one another as they in- be shut down if school re- PROVIDENCE, R.I. — said Dr. Nicole Alexan- munity-based grassroots tation. Whether someone Rhode Island’s death toll creasingly venture outdoors. opens. der-Scott, director of the organizations resisting in- gets sick or not, the field in the coronavirus pan- State environmental po- According to McGee, the Rhode Island Department dividual and “state-spon- house will be sanitized demic has risen by six to lice said they’ll be moni- existing homeless shelters of Health. sored” violence. and disinfected regularly 49 fatalities, Gov. Gina toring fishing areas, bike in the region do not have In other virus-related OUTDOOR by the on-site staff, not by Raimondo said Friday, ac- paths and management the necessary space to developments: PRECAUTIONS quarantine people while school employees. knowledging the state is areas that are still open Mayor Mike Cahill of PRISONER Authorities warned Rhode maintaining proper “social “totally overwhelmed” by to the public to make sure Beverly said the field PROTEST Islanders on Friday to distancing.” The Salem lo- a crush of unemployment people observe strict social house is necessary to help Activists denouncing wear masks, gather only in cation has the necessary claims. groups of five or fewer peo- distancing rules. space to quarantine peo- a vulnerable population The Democratic gover- what they called over- ple, is separated from the that already lives in “con- nor said 132,000 Rhode crowding at a Rhode rest of the high school, is gregate settings” like area Islanders so far have filed Island prison staged a “scalable” in case services shelters. claims for jobless benefits. protest outside it Friday, need to expand, and is Local police will also be She acknowledged delays calling on authorities to close to the North Shore providing security at the in processing those claims release inmates before Medical Center’s Salem site, according to McGee. and asked the public “for a they become infected with Hospital. The cost of operating the bit of patience as we work COVID-19. “While hundreds of facility will be shared the kinks out.” Organizers said they cir- thousands of residents jointly by all three cities, Accelerated testing for cled the facility in about across our three commu- then reimbursed by the COVID-19 has uncovered 200 cars, honking their nities have the ability to Federal Emergency Man- 288 more cases, Raimondo horns. shelter at home during agement Agency (FEMA), said, pushing the total to The action at the Donald McGee said. just over 2,000, with 169 M. Wyatt Detention Facil- this crisis, this smaller PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS population of a few dozen David McLellan can be people hospitalized. ity was organized by Nev- individuals do not have reached at dmclellan@ Five of the six latest er Again Action, a Jew- People read and walk through India Point that luxury,” said Salem itemlive.com deaths involved nurs- ish-led immigrant rights Park, in Providence, R.I. Judge: Failure to help whales skirts Endangered Species Act

By Patrick Whittle take immediate action able to comment on it yet. ASSOCIATED PRESS to protect these amazing Members of the industry PORTLAND, Maine — animals from suffering were also working to un- A judge has ruled the fed- more deadly, painful en- derstand what the ruling eral government failed tanglements before it’s too could mean for lobster to adequately protect late,” said Kristen Monsell fishing. The executive endangered whales from oceans legal director at directors of the Massa- lobster fishing activities, the Center for Biological chusetts Lobstermen’s sending the industry and Diversity. Association and Maine regulators scrambling Boasberg’s ruling could Lobstermen’s Association to figure out what the mean changes for the said they were reviewing future holds for one of management of the lob- the ruling and consulting America’s most lucrative ster industry, which was with legal teams. marine industries. worth more than $600 The lobster industry is Environmental groups million at the docks in already in the midst of sued the U.S. government 2018 and is based mostly numerous challenges, in- claiming regulators’ fail- in Maine and Massachu- cluding a weakened sea- ure to protect the North setts. Democratic Maine food market caused by the Atlantic right whale from Gov. Janet Mills said coronavirus outbreak. The harm was a violation of the she has instructed the industry is also facing im- Endangered Species Act. state’s marine resourc- pending new restrictions U.S. District Judge James es commissioner, Patrick designed to better protect Boasberg ruled Thursday Keliher, to review the de- the right whales, which that the National Marine cision and respond in the have declined in popula- Fisheries Service did just PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS coming days. tion in recent years. that by understating lob- A North Atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of Cape Cod bay off the “Upon an initial re- Right whales were one ster fishing’s ability to kill coast of Plymouth. view, this is a deeply of the whale species most the whales via entangle- disappointing decision,” heavily exploited during ment in ropes. right whale at more than ruling states. in the fight to protect the Mills said. the whaling era, when Boasberg’s ruling states three times the sustain- Environmental groups, whales, which number A spokeswoman for the they were hunted for oil the service found the able rate,” but did not take including the Center for only about 400. National Marine Fish- and meat. They’ve since “American lobster fish- appropriate action about Biological Diversity, which “This decision should eries Service said the become a major focus of ery had the potential to that risk. A remedy will filed the lawsuit, herald- send a clear signal that ruling was under review the worldwide movement harm the North Atlantic come in the future, the ed the ruling as a victory federal officials mustand the agency wasn’t to protect ocean life. B4 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 COMICS

OFF THE MARK / MARK PARISI MODERATELY CONFUSED / JEFF STAHLER DILBERT / SCOTT ADAMS

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Beau feels like odd man out with girlfriend’s family DEAR ABBY: I have always assumes their been divorced for three Dear Abby is written by Abigail 20-year-old daughter can years. I have been dating Van Buren, also known as Jeanne have a plate as well. They a woman, “Stephanie,” make her a plate before whom I love and believe Phillips, and was founded by her they serve themselves can be my next wife. We mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact and take it to her. talk about marriage and Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. I guess I don’t mind, have been very good for Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. but I wish they would ask each other. before assuming it’s OK. We each are blessed Most of the time I make with three grown chil- enough food so I have dren, and we love our nights, etc., and she nev- not finding a good bal- leftovers for my boyfriend families immensely. The er wants to miss them. ance. They all attend the to take for lunch the fol- difference is, Stephanie They are so close that same church every week lowing day. Is she being socializes only with her there are no secrets and and even sit together as rude? Or am I just being family and has few lots of “inside jokes.” I if they were still one big, a not-so-nice friend? friends who aren’t relat- feel very much like an happy family, even ed to her. I, on the other outsider at times. though it has been 20 NO LEFTOVERS hand, have a wealth of I love her family, and years since their divorce. friends and like to do a they have welcomed me She tells me that I am DEAR NO LEFT- lot with them — dinner with open arms, but I No. 1 in her life, but her OVERS: What your parties, sporting events, can’t seem to get used to actions say otherwise. friend is doing is rude. concerts, traveling, etc. this much “togetherness.” What do I do? But don’t blame her for it. My friends are great peo- Once my kids were grown This is your fault for not ple, and she agrees with and out of the house, I DIFFERENT IN speaking up when this me on that, but when we wanted to enjoy my life MISSOURI first started happening make plans with them, while they pursued their and explaining that the she says she feels like an own fun. I’m at the point DEAR DIFFERENT: leftovers are intended for outsider and prefers to be that I’m tired of her fam- I suggest you stop listen- your boyfriend’s lunch the with her family. ily, especially since her ex ing to what Stephanie next day, which is why Currently, Stephanie always seems to be the says and concentrate you would appreciate her sees her daughter at organizer of these get-to- more on what you see not taking them. A way to least three times a week gethers. she’s doing, then act ac- avoid this in the future and her oldest son twice I don’t want to hurt her cordingly. might be to plate the food a week. In addition, her or her family’s feelings, yourself rather than let ex-husband and his wife but I would prefer more DEAR ABBY: I have a your guests do it, and im- host family events almost private time traveling or good friend who, every mediately refrigerate every other weekend — visiting with my friends time I invite her and her whatever is left. Out of birthdays, holidays, game and family, and we are husband over for dinner, sight, out of reach! BRIDGE

The natural play may not work The Senior Life Master was having “Yes, of course,” he replied, “but a quiet glass of wine in the bridge East took the trick and returned his club lounge. Then, when the dupli- remaining club. Then, when I drove cate ended, several people came out the spade ace, West cashed into the bar. Most of them were dis- three club tricks.” cussing Board 11. The SLM nodded, trying not to One player sat down, handed the smile. “If clubs are 4-3, you can lose SLM a hand record, folded so that he only one spade and three clubs. So could not see the East-West hands. worry about a 5-2 club split. If that “I went down in three no-trump,” is the position, East is more like- said the young man, “but Deep Fi- ly to have honor-doubleton than a nesse (a software package that low doubleton. So, at trick one, you works out who can make what based should have played a low club from on knowledge of the locations of all the board, not covered with an hon- 52 cards) claims it is makable on o r.” any lead. What should I have done There was a brief pause, then the after West led the club 10?” young man exclaimed, “Oh, yes, of While the man mentioned that course! The club suit blocks.” they had had a simple Stayman auc- “Don’t be too hard on yourself, tion, the SLM studied the deal. After because if West had had both top a few moments, he said, “I assume clubs, you would have gained an you covered the club 10 with dum- overtrick, which would have been my’s jack.” valuable in the duplicate.” SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS EVENING TV LISTINGS SATURDAY’S TV APRIL 11, 2020 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 Saturday, April 11 Sunday, April 12 BROADCAST STATIONS “The Lord of the Rings” Marathon Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert WGBH Secrets of the Dead Call the Midwife World on Fire on Antiques Roadshow Basic Stories- America’s Test Kitchen 20th ^ PBS Masterpiece Black Stage Anniversary Special AMC, beginning at 1:30 p.m. NBC, 7 p.m. WBZ Frankie Robin ACM Presents: Our Country At-home 48 Hours (N) News Phantom In Touch Madam Secretary Catch a Classic! On Easter Sunday, NBC re-airs this 2018 $ CBS Valli Williams acoustic performances. 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By Joseph Krauss The Jerusalem church, observed by Catholics was and Elana Schor built on the site where taken up by some in other ASSOCIATED PRESS Christians believe Jesus denominations as a means was crucified, buried and to connect more deeply JERUSALEM — On rose from the dead, is usu- with their faith during dif- the day set aside to mark ally packed with pilgrims ficult times. Christ’s crucifixion, most and tourists. But on Fri- “The savior himself de- churches stood empty. day, four monks in brown clared that certain things Streets normally filled robes and blue surgical go not out but by prayer with emotional proces- masks prayed at the sta- and fasting,” said Russell sions were silent. St. Pe- tions of the cross along the Nelson, president of The ter’s Square was almost Via Dolorosa, the ancient Church of Jesus Christ of deserted. And many re- route through the Old City Latter-day Saints, as he ligious sites in the Holy where Jesus is believed to called for a worldwide day Land were closed. have carried the cross be- of fasting and prayer to Instead, Christians fore his execution at the help bring relief from the around the world com- hands of the Romans. It pandemic. memorated Good Friday runs past dozens of souve- Members of the Utah- behind closed doors, seek- nir shops, cafes and hos- based faith widely known ing solace in online ser- tels, nearly all of which as the Mormon church vices and trying to uphold are closed. normally fast one day a centuries-old traditions in In any other year, tens month in a practice they a world locked down by of thousands of pilgrims PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS believe prepares people the coronavirus pandemic. from around the world re- to receive God’s blessings. Inside Jerusalem’s trace Jesus’ steps in the Pope Francis is flanked by Mons. Guido Marini, right, the Vatican master They do it more often in Church of the Holy Sep- Holy Week leading up to of liturgical ceremonies, as he leads the Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross, times of crisis. ulcher, the chanting of Easter. But flights are ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. Archbishop Jose Gomez a small group of clerics grounded and most travel of Los Angeles, president echoed faintly through canceled as authorities try the Holy Sepulcher year- now,” he said. “But thanks crowds of pilgrims, tour- of the U.S. Conference of the heavy wooden doors, to prevent the spread of round. On Friday morn- be to God. ... He rose from ists and locals. It’s been Catholic Bishops, held a as a few people kneeled the virus. ing, he had the plaza out- the dead and changed the scrapped this year, along national prayer that was outside to pray. In St. Pe- James Joseph, a Chris- side to himself. He said world on Easter.” with all other public gath- streamed online. ter’s Square, Pope Francis tian pilgrim from Detroit Good Friday has special In Rome, the torch-lit erings in Italy, which is “God gave his own son presided over a candle-lit dubbed “the Jesus guy” meaning this year. Way of the Cross proces- battling one of the world’s for us, so we know that he procession, with nurses because he wears robes “The crucifixion is the sion at the Colosseum is worst outbreaks. will deliver us from this and doctors among those and goes about barefoot, saddest thing possible, and normally a highlight of In the United States, the evil of the coronavirus,” holding a torch. lives near the Church of he felt what we feel right Holy Week, drawing large Good Friday fast typically Gomez said. CLASSIFIED

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Local, On demand Anytime, Anywhere SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 THE DAILY ITEM B7 Stampede in Kenya as slum residents surge for food aid

By Tom Odula and Idi Ali Juma ASSOCIATED PRESS NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of people surged for food aid in a brief stam- pede Friday in Kenya’s capital, desperate for help as coronavirus restrictions keep them from making a living. Police fired tear gas FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and injured several people, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson claps witnesses said. Residents of Nairobi’s outside 11 Downing Street to salute local he- Kibera slum, spotting a roes during Thursday’s nationwide Clap for food distribution, tried to Carers NHS initiative to applaud workers force their way through fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London. a gate outside a district office for their chance at supplies to keep their fam- U.K.’s Johnson out of ilies fed for another day. The scene in Kenya’s larg- intensive care as his est slum reflected the fears of millions across Africa as PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS nearly 20 countries have condition improves imposed full lockdowns and Residents desperate for a planned distribution of food for those suf- others have shut down cit- fering under Kenya’s coronavirus-related movement restrictions push By Jill Lawless key meetings, said John- ies or imposed curfews. A through a gate and create a stampede at a district office in the Kibera and Pan Pylas son was “making positive vast population of informal slum of Nairobi, Kenya, Friday. ASSOCIATED PRESS steps forward.” workers, with little or no News of Johnson’s im- savings, worries about the some with face masks dan- not count,” said one res- that popular opposition LONDON — British proving condition was wel- next meal as no one knows gling off their chins. Some ident, Evelyn Kemunto. leader Raila Odinga had Prime Minister Boris comed across the British when the measures will people fell and were tram- “Both women and children donated the food, said wit- Johnson was moved out of political spectrum — and end. Already, Rwanda and pled. Dust rose. Women have been injured. There ness Richard Agutu Kongo, intensive care Thursday at by U.S. President Don- South Africa have extend- shrieked. Injured people was a woman with twins, a 43-year-old who operates the London hospital where ald Trump, who tweeted: ed their lockdowns by two were carried to safety and she has been injured, and a motorcycle taxi. But in he is being treated for the “Great News: Prime Minis- weeks. placed on the ground to re- even now she is looking for fact the distribution was new coronavirus, as his ter Boris Johnson has just In the Nairobi chaos, cover, gasping for breath. her twins. … It is food we from another well-wish- government told Britons been moved out of Inten- men with sticks beat peo- “The people who have were coming for since we er who had given selected to prepare for several more sive Care. Get well Boris!!!” ple back as they fought been injured here are are dying of hunger.” families cards to turn in weeks in lockdown. As Johnson recovered, over packages of food, very many, even we can- The crowd had heard and receive aid, he said. Johnson had been in the the government told Brit- ICU at St. Thomas’ Hospi- ons it was too early to ease tal since Monday after his restrictions on public ac- symptoms of COVID-19 tivity imposed March 23 Preacher to Pope Francis: Virus worsened. to try to slow the spread of Johnson’s office said he the virus. was “moved this evening The original restrictions from intensive care back were for three weeks, a reminds us that we’re all mortal to the ward, where he will period that ends Monday. By Frances D’Emilio receive close monitoring But after chairing a meet- ASSOCIATED PRESS during the early phase of ing of the government’s his recovery.” crisis committee, COBRA, VATICAN CITY — In a It said Johnson was in Raab said no decision on sign of humble obedience, “extremely good spirits.” lifting the government’s Pope Francis prostrated Pope Francis The British leader tested stay-home order and himself for a few minutes lies down in positive for the new coro- business closures would on the floor of a nearly prayer prior to navirus two weeks ago be made “until evidence empty St. Peter’s Basilica celebrate Mass and at first had only “mild” clearly shows that we’ve in a Good Friday service, for the Passion symptoms. He was hospi- moved beyond the peak” where the papal preacher of Christ, at talized Sunday and tak- of the outbreak. said the coronavirus has St. Peter’s en to the ICU a day later. Raab said “we’re start- reminded people that they Basilica, at Johnson had been receiv- ing to see the impact of are mortal, not all-power- the Vatican, ing oxygen without being the sacrifices we’ve all ful. Friday. placed on a ventilator. made, but the deaths are As Francis listened at- His condition appeared still rising and we haven’t tentively, the Rev. Raniero PHOTO | ASSOCIATED to be improving over the yet reached the peak of Cantalamessa told a few PRESS past day or so. Earlier the virus.” prelates, choir members Thursday, Foreign Secre- He said the government and about a score of oth- out rank-and-file faithful to the Colosseum in Rome most.” He said the virus tary Dominic Raab, who and its scientific experts er faithful that “it took as part of containment for a torch-lit Way of the broke down “barriers and has been standing in for would assess the evidence merely the smallest and measures against the vi- Cross procession, presided distinctions of race, na- the prime minister during again next week. most formless element of rus’ spread. over by Francis. But that tion, religion, wealth and nature, a virus, to remind Later, in an empty St. was canceled because of power.” us that we are mortal” and the pandemic and moved Peter’s Square, Francis During the basilica ser- Rising from sick beds, that “military power and to the vast Vatican square technology are not suffi- was set to preside over a instead. vice, prayers were offered COVID medics head cient to save us.” nighttime procession to Cantalamessa said that for those who contracted The solemn prayer ser- pay tribute to Jesus’ suf- when the pandemic is or succumbed to the vi- vice was held, like all Holy fering. Normally, thou- over, “returning to the way rus, as well as health care back to front lines Week ceremonies at the sands of pilgrims and Ro- things were is the ‘reces- personnel who cared for Vatican this week, with- mans would have flocked sion’ we should fear the them. By John Leicester ing from their sick beds ASSOCIATED PRESS back to the front lines. “It’s a bit like what hap- PARIS — “Be strong, pened in the First World Scientists warn against Spain’s mum, we really love you,” War. People were wounded is what Dr. Aurelie Gouel’s and came back to the bat- kids tell the ICU physi- tlefield,” said Dr. Philippe cian when she sets off for Montravers, head of anes- ‘premature’ exit from lockdown long hospital shifts trying thesiology and critical care to save critically ill coro- at Bichat Hospital in Paris. By Aritz Parra a program to isolate new navirus patients. The hospital treated the ASSOCIATED PRESS coronavirus carriers. Del Although aged just 4 80-year-old Chinese tour- Val supported the idea of and 6, Gouel’s children ist who in mid-February MADRID — Spanish a Europe-wide mobile app are acutely aware of how became the first person authorities say they trust that shows the proximi- dangerous the disease can outside Asia to die from that plans to allow the re- ty of people to those who be not only because their COVID-19. turn of nonessential work- have tested positive. mother has briefed them “They feel ... very guilty ers to factories and con- As a way to lower new but also because she is staying at home,” Montra- struction sites next week possible infections, Health among the more than 1.6 vers said. “As soon as they won’t cause a significant Ministry Salvador Illa million people worldwide are feeling better, they resurgence in coronavirus announced that the gov- who have fallen sick. come back to help.” infections, as some scien- ernment will distribute Tell-tale symptoms — As scientists race to un- tists have warned. reusable masks at subway fever, cough, intense fa- ravel the new coronavirus’ The move would not see stations and other pub- tigue, difficulty breathing mysteries, as yet unsure a return of commercial lic transportation hubs. — floored Gouel in March. of how resistant people activity in restaurants Shops will remain closed “It was very tough for become to re-infection af- or shops other than su- and office workers are still three, four days,” she told ter exposure, health work- permarkets, pharmacies encouraged to work from The Associated Press. ers hope that those among or newsstands, but has home as Spain essentially But as soon as she felt them who recovered and raised questions about the rolls back to the lockdown well enough, she plunged are returning to hospi- timing in easing some re- situation two weeks ago, straight back to work at tals are now armed not strictions as the outbreak when most people were her Paris hospital that only with a deeper, more remains intense. sheltered at home. treated Europe’s first fa- personal understanding “We are not under the Sierra said that the so- tal case. of the virus but also with impression that these PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS cial distancing that was “It was quite frustrating some degree of immunity. measures will increase Begona Diaz, 58, looks at her husband, Jose in place then would be being at home and seeing That armor against in an important way the Mari Perez, 59, rings a bell outside of his house enough to avoid new sig- transmission (of the vi- how badly the hospitals possible reinfection could on Maundy Thursday after celebrations were nificant outbreaks. needed help,” the 38-year- rus),” the spokeswoman of make them especially use- canceled in San Vicente de La Sonsierra, north- With 605 new deaths re- old said. Spain’s health emergency ful in the drawn-out battle ern Spain. corded overnight, the low- “We were trained for until a vaccine is found. coordination center, María est increase since March this,” she added. “The “It helps a lot for them José Sierra, said Friday. 24, the country continues pandemic, said in a radio this must be accompanied world needs us.” to return to work, and es- “We wouldn’t be adopting to see both mortality and interview Thursday that by a good system to detect In the brutal months pecially for them to return them otherwise.” contagion rates drop. and isolate and treat the since France reported Eu- with immunization. That’s Some experts had confinement measures The COVID-19 illness rope’s first coronavirus cas- really fantastic because it warned that relaxing the should continue. new cases that occur.” has claimed at least 15,843 es in January and then, in takes away the fear that two-week lockdown on a The doctor, who said the Margarita del Val, a lives and officially infected February, the first death on we have for a second wave broader part of the manu- government had not con- virologist from CSIC, 152,446 although author- the continent, the scourge of infections,” said Dr. Julio facturing and construction tacted a group of advising Spain’s main public sci- ities have acknowledged has infected so many thou- Mayol, medical director of sector comes too early. scientists ahead of partial- entific body, said that that the true scale of the sands of doctors, nurses the San Carlos Clinic Hos- Barcelona University’s ly lifting the confinement, loosening the lockdown pandemic in the country and other health workers pital in Madrid. Nearly 15 Dr. Antoni Trilla, who has said: “It is logical to try to on industry is “hasty” and could be much higher. For in Europe that some have percent of its 1,400 staffers advised the government return to normalcy in all that any rollback needs most people, the symptoms now recovered and are go- have been infected. in the response to the the economic activity, but to be be accompanied by are mild or moderate. B8 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 REAL ESTATE Coronavirus leaves home buyers and Landlords have little sellers in limbo — and at financial risk choice in pandemic By Michaelle Bond and Jeremy Roebuck crisis but to forbear THE PHILADELPHIA By Neal Templin dustry, including real es- INQUIRER RATE.COM tate investment trusts like Equity Residential and A single mother and Independent landlords nurse in her mid-30s could AvalonBay Communities, may have little choice but which own huge complexes no longer afford her house to be patient with tenants in Delaware County, Pa. across the country. But the who can’t pay rent because development is particular- So she took all the money of the coronavirus crisis. she could scrape together ly bad news for small land- Millions of Americans lords, who still own nearly for a security deposit and are suddenly out of work half the roughly 48 million the first and last month’s because of government- rental units in the U.S. rent for an apartment, imposed economic shut- Yet this may be an in- and she put her house on downs to stop the spread stance where landlords the market. of the potentially fatal dis- can’t get blood out of a To help make ends meet, ease. The shutdowns have turnip. If they press ahead she needed the profits particularly hit service, with eviction for nonpay- from her home sale, origi- retail and transportation ment, where it is being nally set to close April 6. workers, a group that of- permitted, they will bear Two weeks ago, she lost ten rents, according to all the expense of turn- her job. Last week, her Whitney Airgood-Obrycki, ing over a unit, and there buyer backed out. The a research associate at the is no guarantee they will buyer, a house flipper, Harvard Joint Center for find new tenants until the worried that he wouldn’t FILE PHOTO | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Housing Studies. crisis eases. Many areas be able to get renovations Muzammil Mustufa and Fariqua Rahman pose for a portrait with their By analyzing federal of the country are under done because Pennsylva- two kids in front of their home at 1031 Carpenter Street in Philadelphia. data, she found that 12.8 stay-at-home orders, mak- nia Gov. Tom Wolf ordered million households relied ing it difficult for prospec- nearly everyone to stay tors and contractors. Sell- tographs they’d wanted, “But I thought ‘eventually’ on such “at-risk jobs” for tive tenants to move any- home and businesses to ers waiting for the busy and potential buyers can’t would be in two or three all their wages. Another way. close to fight the spread of spring real estate season visit. Sharma’s husband, months.” 12 million households re- What’s more, the replace- the coronavirus. don’t know whether to list Aaron Butler, lost his job The couple should be OK lied on such jobs for part ment tenants a landlord Now, she’s stuck with a their houses as scheduled. at an auto repair shop last financially into June, she of their income. would expect to attract in mortgage she can’t pay, And no one knows just month when the company said. “But beyond that, we “Workers who are unable a normal market may be an apartment she can’t af- how long the uncertainty downsized as business have to think how we’re to do their jobs remotely just as hard pressed as ford, and stress over how have lost crucial wages as will last. slowed. going to do things to be the current nonpaying ten- she will cover groceries businesses close or reduce When Karina Sharma Now, the couple has two able to carry both of these ant. Many renters already and her family’s other liv- their operations to slow and her husband closed mortgages: one on the mortgages.” were living paycheck to ing expenses, said her Re- the spread of the virus,” paycheck, without an on a house in January and townhouse and one on They plan to wait out altor, Brian Kane. finished repairs on their their new house on more Airgood-Obrycki reported. emergency fund. April and hope to list the “She’s in a major finan- old home, the Bucks Coun- than two acres in West States already are step- A better approach for townhouse by early May. cial bind,” he said. “She ty, Pa., couple considered Rockhill Township. They ping in. New York Gov. An- landlords might be show- can’t get work. She needs themselves lucky. Their invested a large chunk of Sharma isn’t sure wheth- drew Cuomo announced ing forbearance with cur- the money, and now the townhouse would be ready their savings on fixing up er they’ll even be able to a 90-day moratorium on rent tenants and hoping sale isn’t happening.” to list in mid-March, just the old house and making rent the townhouse, which tenant evictions, and Cali- they quickly go back to In the weeks since the in time for real estate’s their new place feel like had been their contin- fornia Gov. Gavin Newsom work this summer after coronavirus pandemic busy spring season. A few home. gency plan if it didn’t sell passed an executive order the economic shutdowns upended daily life, real neighbors’ houses had just “I thought, ‘Hey, I’m go- quickly. allowing local governments ease. It would be a micro- estate agents have been sold quickly, and they had ing to have some equity “I never thought, ‘What to stop landlords from kick- cosm of what the federal doing what they can to no reason to think theirs from this old house com- about if no one can leave ing out tenants who miss government is doing on complete sales. But buy- wouldn’t, as well. ing eventually,’” said Shar- their house?’” she said. their rent payments. a grand scale as it gives ers are stymied by finan- Then the coronavirus ma, 46, who works in in- “That was never in the Nonpaying tenants are financial support to busi- cial uncertainty and the hit. The couple couldn’t formation technology for a realm of possibilities I suddenly a huge issue for nesses so they lay off few- unavailability of inspec- get the professional pho- pharmaceutical company. considered.” the entire apartment in- er workers. Jumbo mortgage market disappearing as lenders shun risk

By Ellen Chang “Most mortgages get by Fannie Mae and Fred- BANKRATE.COM made by lenders who then die Mac, which back the sell it to someone else,” he majority of U.S. mortgages, The jumbo loan market says. “If there is no willing are protected from losses if is shrinking as some mort- buyer, lenders will stop homeowners do not pay. gage lenders are facing a closing loans so as not to Jumbo loans, known liquidity crunch. It’s the be stuck holding the bag.” perfect storm for lenders as non-conforming loans, Mortgage companies range from over $510,400 as millions of homeowners such as Wells Fargo have to $765,600 in more expen- are seeking forbearances halted the purchase of sive metro areas such as after losing their jobs from jumbo loans that originate coronavirus shutdowns from other lenders, but New York, California and and investors who buy not “direct-to-consumer Washington. These loans bundles of jumbo mortgag- originations through their are riskier because they are es have exited the market. retail mortgage channel,” not guaranteed by Fannie Jumbo loans are mort- Tom Goyda, senior vice and Freddie, so if a home- gages for expensive homes president, consumer lend- owner is unable to pay, the that are above the limits ing communications at lender faces a greater loss. set by the government Wells Fargo, told Bankrate The demand for jumbos agencies that back a wide on Thursday. has “dried up” from inves- swath of the home loans “Due to unprecedented tors who are seeking mort- FILE PHOTO | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE issued by U.S. lenders. market conditions, Wells gages backed by Freddie, The maximum for a con- Fargo Home Lending is As more mortgage borrowers are unable to meet their repayment terms, Fannie and Ginnie Mae. forming loan is $510,400 temporarily suspending jumbo loans, or loans above the maximum amount protected by Fannie Mortgages backed by these in most counties, as set by the purchase of non-con- Mae and Freddie Mac, are in decline. agencies will receive the the Federal Housing Fi- forming mortgage loans regular monthly cash flows nance Agency. from correspondent sell- to consumers, however. of temporary relief. One they are still experiencing even if borrowers are in Demand for jumbo mort- ers, effective immediately Citi spokesperson Maggie reprieve prevents lenders hardships. forbearance, McBride says. gages has dried up as and until business condi- Monaghan told Bankrate from beginning the process The companies that ser- investors turn to mort- tions stabilize,” he said in on Thursday the bank is of foreclosures only on fed- vice the mortgages, howev- “While it is not a perma- gage bonds for govern- an email statement. “This still offering jumbo loans. erally backed loans for 60 er, must continue to make nent state, it isn’t an over- ment-backed loans where difficult business decision Forbearance programs days starting March 18. the payments to investors night fix either,” he says. “they’re assured of receiv- reflects efforts to priori- creating a crisis for mort- The other reprieve al- during the forbearance pe- “The wider spreads on ing payments even if large tize how we serve custom- gage servicers lows homeowners the abil- riod, and that may lead to a jumbo mortgages relative numbers of borrowers are ers and maintain prudent The CARES Act enacted ity to request 180 days of liquidity crisis for lenders to conventional loans that in forbearance,” says Greg balance sheet discipline.” by Congress in March gave forbearance for their mort- without sufficient reserves began during the financial McBride, CFA, Bankrate Some large lenders are homeowners with federal- gage and the option to ask to cover the shortage. Only crisis lasted for the better chief financial analyst. still offering jumbo loans ly backed loans two types for another six months if conforming loans backed part of the next five years.”

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