Somerville Coronavirus Update: 23 Deaths, 800+ Cases

SOMERVILLE, MA – The number of coronavirus cases in Somerville has surpassed 800, according to the latest figures from the city. As of Tuesday, May 19, there have been 808 positive cases of the disease. Twenty-three people have died, and 589 patients have recovered.

City officials said Somerville will operate on a more cautious reopening timeline than the one announced by Gov. Charlie Baker Monday. Some elements of the state plan will be enacted immediately, some will be modified and some will undergo further assessment to ensure workers and residents are protected from transmission of the coronavirus. Read more here.

Somerville has extended the suspension of all city-sponsored or permitted events through the end of the year, Mayor Joseph Curtatone announced Friday. The city plans to replace events with virtual and safe alternatives wherever possible. Should conditions improve, smaller events may be reconsidered. School-sponsored activities, athletics, and Parks and Recreation Programming remain under review, and guidance will be shared at a later time. Read more here.

Upcoming virtual Town Hall meetings:

• Parents Town Hall - Thursday, May 21, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Youth Town Hall - date to be announced (for teenagers and high school students)

Free COVID-19 testing: To sign up for free COVID-19 testing for Somerville residents, call 617-665-2928, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. It helps us move more safely toward reopening, the more people get tested. You do not need to have symptoms or a doctor’s referral.