Posts published in “Coronavirus”

‘Completely Unacceptable’ Says Mayor Wu About Hours-Long Lines at JP COVID Testing Center

By David Ertischek on January 3, 2022

‘Completely Unacceptable’ Says Mayor Wu About Hours-Long Lines at JP COVID Testing Center

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the hours-long wait for people to get tested at the Anna Cole Community Center was “completely unacceptable” on Sunday night.

Long Lines at JP Testing Center, MA Reports Highest # of Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Past Threshold, BPS Hands Out Test Kits

Long Lines at JP Testing Center, MA Reports Highest # of Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Past Threshold, BPS Hands Out Test Kits

By David Ertischek on December 28, 2021

With the omicron variant running rampant causing COVID-19 cases to peak again, testing centers such as the Anna Cole Community Center are seeing very, very long lines.

Chang-Díaz Wants Case Study of Curley School Situation; Elugardo Advocating to Reverse State’s Decision

Chang-Díaz Wants Case Study of Curley School Situation; Elugardo Advocating to Reverse State’s Decision

By David Ertischek on November 17, 2021

Currently, Boston Public Schools’ leadership plans for Curley School students, staff, and faculty, to return to in-person learning on Nov. 22 due to a school-wide COVID outbreak.

Editorial: State Education Commissioner Puts Community at Risk With Curley School Decision

By David Ertischek on November 15, 2021

The decision by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s commissioner to only count a portion of the Curley K-8 School’s at-home learning days following a COVID-19 outbreak doesn’t do right by the school community — and the Boston community at large — and ought to be reconsidered.

Curley School Stopping In-Person Learning for 10 Days Due to COVID

By David Ertischek on November 9, 2021

Due to a rise in COVID cases, the Curley K-8 School will not hold in-person learning for 10 days starting Wednesday.

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Jamaica Plain Elementary Schools

By David Ertischek on November 5, 2021

The Curley K-8 School and the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School have both had outbreaks of COVID-19 this week.

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

By David Ertischek on October 7, 2021

The First Baptist Church recently received a $100,000 grant from Mass General Brigham to grow its sit down meals and food deliveries service.

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

By David Ertischek on August 23, 2021

Face masks will be required for anyone age two and up in all indoor public settings in Boston beginning 8 am on August 27th.

Acting Mayor Janey Announces Vaccination Mandate For City Employees

By David Ertischek on August 13, 2021

Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on Thursday that all city employees must report their COVID-19 vaccination status or submit to weekly testing. But the testing mandate will be phased in during two months.

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Posts published in “Coronavirus”

‘Completely Unacceptable’ Says Mayor Wu About Hours-Long Lines at JP COVID Testing Center

Long Lines at JP Testing Center, MA Reports Highest # of Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Past Threshold, BPS Hands Out Test Kits

Chang-Díaz Wants Case Study of Curley School Situation; Elugardo Advocating to Reverse State’s Decision

Editorial: State Education Commissioner Puts Community at Risk With Curley School Decision

Curley School Stopping In-Person Learning for 10 Days Due to COVID

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Jamaica Plain Elementary Schools

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

Acting Mayor Janey Announces Vaccination Mandate For City Employees

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