Somerville Coronavirus Update: 7 New Deaths Reported

SOMERVILLE, MA — The number of coronavirus cases in Somerville has surpassed 700, and the city has reported seven new deaths. As of Monday, May 11, the case count stood at 712; three new cases were reported. Seventeen people have died, and 384 patients have recovered.

Somerville's virtual Town Hall series with Mayor Joseph Curtatone starts Tuesday. Residents can learn and ask questions about the local coronavirus response. Five meetings are planned - one geared toward a general audience and four tailored to address the concerns of specific communities.

The meetings will be hosted on the Zoom teleconferencing platform and there will also be an option to call into the meeting from a phone. Visit www.somervillema.gov/virtualtownhall at the start time of the meeting you would like to attend to join live or get call-in information.

• Seniors Town Hall - Tuesday, May 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Spanish Language Town Hall - Wednesday, May 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
• General Audience Town Hall - Tuesday, May 19, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Parents Town Hall - Thursday, May 21, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Youth Town Hall - TBD

As statewide stay-at-home restrictions are expected to begin easing on May 18, a phased construction restart will start on that date. Strict requirements for COVID-19 safety measures will accompany each phase. Read more here.

Somerville began handing out face masks to residents last week. It plans to distribute 100,000 three-ply masks, prioritizing senior housing buildings, public housing buildings, city and school food distribution sites and vulnerable residents.

The city is putting out a call for homemade mask donations. Unlike civilian three-ply masks, cloth masks can be washed and reused many times. If you are sewing masks and would like to give some to your neighbors, you can put them in a sealed bag and drop them off in the book slot at either the Central or East Branch library. Find out more at somervillema.gov.