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Massachusetts COVID-19 cases stabilize; Lynnfield Whole Foods Closes due to virus; Danvers Kayaker rescued Sunday
North Shore Today News Podcast
Weather – Pay attention to the weather today from 1-8 p.m. Marginal risk of some severe weather
Local Photo – Mother’s Day on the North Shore
Salem Public Library
Happy Mother’s Day from the Kowloon Restaurant – Madeline! Matriarch, Mother of 6 Children, 15 Grandchildren, & 18 Great-Grandchildren!
City of Salem COVID-19 Response Update – May 8, 2020
The City of Salem continues to advance measures to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), lessen impacts on healthcare providers responding to this evolving situation, and support Salem residents and businesses during this public health emergency. To view previous updates, please visit www.salem.com/news and click on a previous COVID-19 update.
New Updates
The City’s Economic Recovery Task Force has released its second business survey. Local businesses are invited to share their feedback and input at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BusinessSurveyNo2. Read the latest newsletter from the Task Force at https://tinyurl.com/salemedrrnewsletter.
- Olde Salem Greens remains closed to the public. The course hopes to re-open on June 1st with restrictions recommended by local and state health officials, however a specific re-opening date will be announced at www.salem.com once it is determined.
- Recreational boaters using a Salem facility should read the signage posted at launch sites and public landings/point of access. For the near term, be prepared for limited services including traditional boating or yacht club services. Expect to schedule access for admittance to marinas or boat yards. No rafting of vessels at moorings or anchorages is allowed. Only family members or persons living in the same household may be on the same boat. Public docks are live tie zones only for the purpose of loading and discharging passengers and supplies. Do not handle other boaters’ lines or equipment and have hand sanitizer and disinfecting supplies aboard and readily accessible. All protocols regarding physical distancing and face covering apply. Contact the Harbormasters Office with any questions or for updated services available.
Status of Cases
As of 3:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020, 465 Salem residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 23 Salem residents have died from the virus. Since the outbreak began, at least 113 Salem residents who had been infected by the virus have cleared their isolation period. There are currently 352 active cases. As of May 6, 2020 Salem’s case rate (988.48/100k population) was 4.4% below the state case rate (1033.83/100k population).
For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.coronavirus.gov and www.mass.gov/coronavirus. Mass DPH has posted an FAQ at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19 and has activated an information line that can be reached by dialing 2-1-1.
Videos of the Day – Jim Gaffigan
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