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Special to the Independent fight the COVID-19 pan- ing swiftly to increase tele- Officer. “We can treat peo- important or routine ap- That changed on March demic, telemedicine has medicine access. ple who are most at-risk for pointments can continue to 15 when Governor Baker Telemedicine allows quickly become an essen- “Telemedicine allows COVID-19 while they stay be monitored by their doc- signed an executive order health care professionals tial tool in our health care us to continue to provide safely at home—and we can tor’s office without having that dramatically increased to evaluate, diagnose, and arsenal. The East Boston high-quality care to our pa- accommodate the essential to leave home.” the potential of telemedi- treat patients at a distance Neighborhood Health Cen- tients during this pandemic stay-at-home orders that Prior to the pandemic, cine by requiring commer- using telecommunications ter (EBNHC), like other while minimizing expo- we should all be following only a tiny fraction of EB- cial insurers to reimburse technology, such as a smart- medical providers across sures,” said Laura Rogers, right now. EBNHC patients NHC patients were being phone or computer. As we the commonwealth, is mov- EBNHC Chief Information who might otherwise miss seen through telemedicine. See EBNHC Page 4 East Boston Eastie leads city on Central Catholic pushing forward COVID-19 infection rate By John Lynds confirmed cases. By John Lynds Eastie was eclipsed only The numbers by the Bos- by Hyde Park that report- Lent and Holy Week is ton Public Health Commis- ed an infection rate of 30.4 a special time at East Bos- sion that were released over cases per 10,000 residents. ton Central Catholic School the weekend were sobering. While Eastie and Hyde (EBCCS) with special East Boston’s COVID-19 Park were in the top two, events, Masses and a whole infection rate has outpaced the two neighborhoods host of activities that lead the rest of the city and has were followed by Mattapan up to Easter Sunday. some of the highest number that had an infection rate However, the COVID-19 of confirmed cases. of 24.3 cases per 10,000 pandemic has put life on The stats released by residents while Dorchester hold for the staff and stu- the BPHC that breaks has an infection rate of 21.6 dents at EBCCS after the down the number of cases cases per 10,000 residents. school closed earlier last The state closed the parking lot at Constitution Beach last Friday in an effort to control and infection rates in each The lowest infection rate month. large crowds from gathering at the neighborhood beach. neighborhood found East- in the city so far has been While much focus has ie has an infection rate of Fenway that only reported been on how public schools 27.7 COVID-19 cases per are handling the pandemic State closes parking lot at Constitution Beach 10,000 residents with 130 See INFECTION Page 7 little has been said about small private schools like By John Lynds parking area. until Monday, May 4. EBCCS that rely on tuition, Gov. Baker said the or- Gov. Baker and the DCR Eastie restaurants permitted grants and donations to pro- In an effort to better der was to further reduce continue to stress that if vide a quality Catholic edu- promote social distancing large concentrations of peo- Constitution Beach or oth- to sell take out beer and wine cation to its students. and curb gathering of more ple at beaches during the er area parks are crowded, With less resources than than 10 people Gov. Charlie COVID-19 outbreak. visitors should consider By John Lynds consumption, like the Cu- well funded public schools, Baker issued an emergency Constitution Beach will visiting a different location nard Tavern, will now be EBCCS Principal Robert order last Friday requiring remain open and available or returning at a later date Emergency legislation to able to sell wine and beer Casaletto Eastie’s last re- all coastal beach reserva- to pedestrians for transitory or time. The Governor and provide relief to East Bos- by take-out and delivery. maining Catholic School tion parking areas managed use only, i.e. walking, jog- DCR also advises visitors ton restaurants forced to This will allow some of hasn’t ‘missed a beat’. by the Department of Con- ging, biking, solitary fish- of state parks to: close their bars and dining Eastie more popular restau- “In anticipation of the servation and Recreation ing, etc. • Stay within solitary or rooms and switch to a de- rants that serve up hard to closure, we had the students (DCR) to close. Additionally, DCR’s small groups, and avoid livery or take out operation find microbrews and wine take home their books on The order applied to agency-owned ice rinks, gatherings of ten or more during this COVID-19 pan- to continue providing their March 12 and 13, and we East Boston’s Constitution visitor centers, play- people; demic was passed last week customers with these op- mailed packets to families Beach parking lot and by grounds, fitness areas, ath- • Practice social distanc- and signed by Gov. Charlie tions as an accompaniment of students who were absent Friday morning the gates at letic fields, athletic courts ing of at least six feet be- Baker. to a hot meal. those two days,” said Casa- the beach were locked and and bathroom facilities like tween individuals; Permitting Eastie estab- However, there is a catch. traffic signs directed driv- the ones at Constitution lishments licensed to sell See CLOSED Page 3 alcohol for on-premises See CATHOLIC Page 4 ers away from the beach’s Beach will remain closed See TAKE OUT Page 4 Local bakeries open and DELIVERY & PICK-UP Call ahead AVAILABLE taking orders for Easter We deliver with Your Order! UberEats and By John Lynds course the decadent piz- Grubhub too! zagaina, Italians in Eastie Pasta & Pastry Shop Easter in East Boston is have their own little twist features prepared Italian specialties a special time especially for on each recipe. for you to pick up, heat & enjoy! the neighborhood’s Italian However, with the • Hot prepared Food delivery + pickup in East Boston population that all seem COVID-19 pandemic • Please note: Lynnfield location is for cold prepared to have similar traditions sweeping the neighborhood when it comes to the food and nation some ingredi- Food pick up only spread that is laid out every ents at local supermarkets (617) 846-7200 282 Bennington St., EB Rt. 1 South, Lynnfield year. are hard to come by but 617-567-1992 781-592-5552 From Italian Easter don’t fear one of Eastie’s 63 Main St., Winthrop Open Daily 8am-3pm Open Daily 8am-4pm cookies to pasticciotto and Mon – Sat 11am-9pm tiramisu to zeppoli and of See BAKERY Page 3 See Our Menu– Odysseygrill.ordersnapp.com visit spinellis.com for menu Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com For the latest news in East Boston that you need to know, check eastietimes.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Baker and Walsh announce stricter measures; new funds for COVID-19 relief By Lauren Bennett Commission issued a Pub- that police are empowered ing everything it takes to be supporting individuals in Eastern Bank, was launched lic Health Advisory that to break up groups, and al- ready for the surge.” quarantine, and builds on with a $1.8 million anchor As the COVID-19 crisis establishes a curfew in the though he doesn’t want to Over the weekend, the efforts already under- fund, and is now up to $13 continues and begins to ap- City of Boston. Everyone have to fine people for dis- Walsh also announced that way from the Command million as a starting point. proach the predicted surge except essential workers obeying the rules, but he is the Boston Convention and Center to leverage public First Lady Lauren Baker in cases, Governor Charlie should stay inside between not taking it off the table. Exhibition Center would be health college students to said that the fund will also 9pm and 6am, the May- There are also new steps converted into a 1000 bed augment the contact tracing Baker and Mayor Marty “partner with a network of or said. As of right now, taken at City Hall. Begin- hospital, with 500 beds for being done by local boards Walsh continue to provide excellent community foun- updates to residents and this will be in effect until ning Tuesday, April 7, City the homeless and 500 for of health.” dations and local nonprof- have implemented new May 4. He said this was a Hall is only open to the hospital capacity, including “Enhanced contact trac- measures to prevent further necessary choice to make public on Tuesdays and six acute care suites.

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