Newton's Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Roast, Canceled

NEWTON, MA — The fourth annual St. Patrick's breakfast in Newton, a political roast that has become a tradition at Dunn Gaherins has been canceled according to organizers in an effort to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Each year amid coffee, tea and Irish bread, local politicians, including senators, representatives and the mayor, gather to take the mic to roast each other.

Dunn Ghaerins owner Seana Gaherin and Jerry Reilly along with Chamber President Greg Reibman and Newton City Councilor Josh Krintzman host and mc the event.

A look at last year's>> Newton's 2019 St. Patrick's Day Political Roast [Photos]

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that include the common cold as well as much more serious diseases. The strain that emerged in China in late 2019, now called COVID-19, is related to others that have caused serious outbreaks in recent years, including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was on Jan. 21.

On March 10, the same day Boston cancelled the St. Patrick's Day parade, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency. Then, on March 11, the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic. So far, the Boston Marathon is still on: What Coronavirus Means For The Boston Marathon.

The latest on impacts to schools:

• Newton-China Exchange Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concern ... -
• Newton North Students, Staff Who Went To Italy Told To Stay Home Amid Coronavirus
• Newton Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus (March 8)
• Coronavirus School Closings In MA: List (March 8 - present)
• Newton Cancels After School Community Events (March 11)

Around Newton:

• Newton Coronavirus Update: Mayor Sets Up Special Management Team
• MA Asks Health Insurers To Make Coronavirus Treatment Free (March 7)
• Newton Cancels Large Gatherings (March 11)
• What Coronavirus Means For The Boston Marathon (March 11)

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