Somerville Coronavirus Cases Rise Above 600

SOMERVILLE, MA — The number of coronavirus cases in Somerville has risen above 600, according to the latest numbers from the city. As of Monday, May 4, the case count stood at 640. Nine people have died, and 267 patients have recovered.

City buildings will be closed to the public until at least Monday, May 18. The beginning of street sweeping has also been delayed until at least May 18, but further delays are possible.

Applications are available for the Somerville Cares Fund jointly launched by Mayor Joe Curtatone, the United Way and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS). The Somerville Cares Fund will provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families during the COVID-19 public health crisis to meet needs such as food, housing, medicine, funeral costs, and other essential expenses.

The fund is hosted by the United Way and administered by CAAS. In most cases, accepted applicants may receive up to $250 per person and up to $1,000 per family. There is no requirement to share immigration status, meaning undocumented residents are eligible.

Funding is available for:

• Somerville residents
• Persons who work in Somerville (including those recently laid off due to the pandemic)
• Families with children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools

Applications will be prioritized and funded on the basis of need; not on a first-come, first-served basis. The application and more information can be found at somervillema.gov/SomervilleCaresFunding.

This fund is entirely supported by donations. More than $160,000 has been raised so far. To donate, visit somervillema.gov/SomervilleCares.