Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We think especially right now of Officer Jose Fontanez, who lost his life to COVID-19 on April 14. Our prayers and our support are with his family, his friends and community, and his fellow officers. https://t.co/D0J1y1cVBO — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

You’ll see City Hall lit blue tonight as it has been every night this week in honor of #PoliceWeek. As we reflect on the sacrifices police officers made, we also think about the pain and grief that their passing left in many other people’s lives. https://t.co/nsKqviRkcf — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This week is #NationalPoliceWeek, and today is #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay. It’s a time to remember, and to honor, the police officers who have been hurt, harmed or killed protecting and serving our communities. @bostonpolice https://t.co/Veikg9iOir — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We base our decisions on facts based in science. We prioritize the health and security of all our residents. We keep working to meet the needs of families, seniors, front-line workers, vulnerable people, and everyone in our city who is impacted by this crisis. https://t.co/Ku5TJfEwLy — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We do not anticipate lifting it next week or in the near future. The same applies to our guidelines for physical distancing and face coverings. https://t.co/6JCxpfjwZ2 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I want to be clear that the Public Health Emergency declared on March 15 in the @CityofBoston remains in place until further notice. https://t.co/L0eJouuNBH — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

If you are not feeling well, you should get screened. Contact your doctor. Call 311. Use the online screening tool at https://t.co/gRtTpputfl. If you are experiencing a medical emergency of any kind, you should call 911. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We’re partnering with our communities. We’ve heard about people who are concerned about their their privacy. If you meet the criteria to get tested, or if you are offered testing for any reason, it is a positive benefit for you and your family. Your privacy is protected. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

For that reason, we were proud to be selected 1 of 5 founding cities of the @RockefellerFdn’s Testing Solutions Group along with L.A., Detroit, Miami, and New Orleans. https://t.co/tYy6DwsF0t — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We are collaborating widely to advance our work. We believe in sharing knowledge, sharing data, and sharing resources. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Here in Boston, we are working every day to provide more testing for our residents, in ways that are smart, accessible, and equitable for every community. We have increased our testing each week, all across the City. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Testing data is, as many have said, the key to this fight. To move forward on any aspect of re-opening, we need to know where we stand. https://t.co/8Vjd7UqEVN — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

These findings deepen our understanding of what we are facing in Boston and will strengthen our response moving forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I want to thank Dr. @pslavinmd, the President of @MassGeneralNews, for your vital partnership on this study. Mass. General is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, so this work was done at the highest standard of excellence. https://t.co/SELvMKEdLL — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Transmission is happening when there are no symptoms present, and people have no idea that they are infected. Covering your face does reduce the chance of transmission, especially from you to other people. The more people who do it, the more it helps. https://t.co/Hps8rlNE4S — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

☑️Why being in a group or a crowd greatly increases your chance of exposure. ☑️Why we are asking people to stay home as much as possible and practice physical distancing. ☑️Why wearing a face covering is so important. https://t.co/3fShGWkIMh — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Another takeaway for everybody is this: if 2.6% is the current infection rate for people with no symptoms, that is roughly 1 in 38 people. That tells us: — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

It’s another way of seeing why we could be susceptible to another surge if we do not move forward with caution. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

If 10% does reflect the citywide antibody presence, then 90% have not been exposed. It is still not known whether antibodies indicate some degree of immunity. But the vast majority of Bostonians are still vulnerable to this infection. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The steps we’ve been taking collectively and individually, to slow the spread, have been working. We should be proud of that as a city. I’m grateful for everyone who is doing the right thing. But we must remain vigilant. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

A 10% antibody rate is lower than what we would have expected from earlier models of the virus’s spread. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I want to be clear that this is a sample of residents in 4 zip codes. It does not give us a definitive citywide picture. But the results do suggest some lessons about how we move forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We did not see significant differences for race and ethnicity. This is why it’s so critical for us to understand and respond to the disparities that we do see in our case numbers. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We saw differences in the numbers among neighborhoods. That’s an indication of how localized the spread can be and how targeted our response needs to continue to be. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

What we found was that 9.9% of the participants tested positive for antibodies, indicating past infection and 2.6% tested positive for the virus, meaning they were currently infected. https://t.co/Vi8WSveufK — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We ended up with a demographic cross-section that was not a perfect match for our population, but did draw significantly from each community. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We tested a total of 750 residents from 4 zip codes, in #EastBoston, #Roslindale, and 2 in #Dorchester. I want to thank all the residents who participated. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Together with @MassGeneralNews, we issued a COVID-19 and antibody study to get a better understanding of the presence of #COVID19 in the @CityofBoston. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Today at 12:00 pm, I’ll give updates on #COVID19 in the @CityOfBoston. Tune in live on https://t.co/ifDgvyeO0i or watch the replay here: https://t.co/iYafkSbbzm https://t.co/5F1PsFNYsL — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I’m excited to see @CWKitchenBoston’s partnership with small businesses not only help local restaurants stay in business, but also help bring food access to residents in need. Collaborations like this are why we created the #BostonResiliencyFund. https://t.co/N7rJ3Yo1Z5 — PolitiTweet.org