Latest Somerville Coronavirus Updates

SOMERVILLE, MA — The number of positive coronavirus cases in Somerville rose to nearly 50 over the weekend, according to the latest numbers from the city. There have been 49 positive cases as of Monday, March 30. There were nine a week ago.

Health officials say the public can expect the number of positive cases to rise across the state and at home as more testing becomes available. The number of cases in Massachusetts stood at 5,752 as of Monday night, including 1,141 in Middlesex County. Across the state, some 56 people have died due to COVID-19.

Somerville reported its first coronavirus cases on March 12.

Here are the latest updates on the new coronavirus in Somerville:

March 30: The city enacted a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions over the weekend in response to the coronavirus. Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced two orders, which ban the physical act of eviction within the city limits and the in-person showing of rental units to prospective new tenants during the emergency.

March 27: Leaders in seven Massachusetts communities, including Medford and Somerville, called on Gov. Charlie Baker to give municipalities the option to place restrictions on construction projects during the coronavirus crisis.

Which business and services have been required to close by federal, state, or local orders?

• All City buildings
• All public and private schools through May 4th
• All playgrounds
• All libraries
• All gyms and health clubs
• All theaters, entertainment venues, social clubs
• All houses of worship
• All bars and restaurants are closed for onsite dining but may offer takeout or delivery through April 6th
• All childcare services (except those approved by the State for emergency use)
• All personal services (that are not medical), including hairdressers and barbers, nail salons, massage services, body art, bodywork, spa services
• General retail
  • Note: This does not include stores that sell groceries, pet food, hardware stores, liquor stores, bike repair shops, laundromats, dry cleaners, and stores that sell essential household goods and cleaning products