Tom Koch 市長3月25日新冠狀病毒資訊：大家晚安。今晚資訊如下：昆士市居民中有36例COVID-19新冠狀病毒陽性病例，昨天是24例。已經有八人康復，70人無症狀正自我隔離。我知道我們所有家長都不會太高興聽到今天省長發出關閉所有學校至少到5月4日的命令，作出這命令毫無疑問是為了每個人的安全著想。省長今天還稱暫時禁用可重用的環保袋，因重用的傳播病毒機會高，我知道我們花了幾個月告訴您放棄用膠袋之後，現在我們是用回紙袋和膠袋了。省長還提供了附加指引有關為何仍允許地盤繼續進行建設項目，還包括發佈一些條件，我們的檢查員將在項目現場執行這些條件。還有的是省長今天的命令指出，各個社區無權以自己的指令推翻省長的命令。
Good evening, everyone. Tonight's update below. There have been 36 positive COVID-19 cases involving Quincy residents, up from 24 yesterday. Eight people have recovered and 70 people are in self-isolation without symptoms.
I know all of our parents probably were not too thrilled to hear the Governor's order today closing all schools until at least May 4, but it is without question in the best interest of everyone's safety. The Governor today also prohibited the use of re-usable grocery bags for the time being. So we're going back to paper and plastic for a bit -- yes, I know, after we spent months telling you to give up the plastic. He also provided additional guidance on why construction projects are allowed to continue, including issuing a number of conditions that our inspectors will be enforcing on project sites. The order today stated that individual communities do not have the authority to overrule a state order with their own directives.
I know all of our parents probably were not too thrilled to hear the Governor's order today closing all schools until at least May 4, but it is without question in the best interest of everyone's safety. The Governor today also prohibited the use of re-usable grocery bags for the time being. So we're going back to paper and plastic for a bit -- yes, I know, after we spent months telling you to give up the plastic. He also provided additional guidance on why construction projects are allowed to continue, including issuing a number of conditions that our inspectors will be enforcing on project sites. The order today stated that individual communities do not have the authority to overrule a state order with their own directives.
昆士市政府提供 (From City of Quincy):
The City of Quincy is working with the Federal & State Government to provide continued updates relative to resources available to the Business Community on COVID-19 information and alerts for funding/disaster business resources. This document will be updated regularly so please stay tuned….
The following is a list of resources for the business community:
COVID-19 – Disaster Relief with helpful links for immediate connection to these agencies. https://www.mass.gov/infodetails/covid-19-resources-and-guidance-for-businesses
COVID-19 – Disaster Relief with helpful links for immediate connection to these agencies. https://www.mass.gov/infodetails/covid-19-resources-and-guidance-for-businesses
Small Business Administration Economic Disaster Loan (EDIL) Program
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program has been activated statewide in Massachusetts. Updated details about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and how to apply is available here:
- To learn more, go to: www.sba.gov/DISASTER
- It is recommended that you apply on-line here at: disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
- Customer Service Center can be reached at: 1-800-659-2955 or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
- No cost to apply, small businesses are urged to submit applications immediately.
- NEW 12-Month Deferment period for the first payment was approved for EIDL program.
- NEW Expedited Processing for loans under $500,000 where the submission of current tax return is not required for small businesses.
- Loans are available to assist with working capital needs.
- SBA EIDL loans are for small businesses and private non-profits (of any size) that were previously profitable, but whose revenues have been adversely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 (since January 31, 2020). Loans can be up to $2 million and have a long-term repayment schedule of up to 30 years.
- Sign-up for the latest updates at www.sba.gov/MA or follow @SBA_MA
- Businesses can learn more about the SBA’s response to COVID19 here: https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businessesemployers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Resources for businesses and employees relating to employee benefits can always be found at the Office of Labor and Workforce Development's website.
Programs include:
Updated information regarding unemployment resources can be found here.
The WorkShare program, a tool to help employers avoid layoffs during a downturn – read more about WorkShare here.
The Rapid Response program, which works closely with companies to avert layoffs and keep a skilled workforce
engaged in the existing regional economy or industry; read more about how the Rapid Response Team can help businesses at the site found here.
engaged in the existing regional economy or industry; read more about how the Rapid Response Team can help businesses at the site found here.
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Unemployment Assistance will be hosting virtual town hall meetings featuring a step by step process to achieve a
successful unemployment claim. They will also take questions from claimants across the Commonwealth.
successful unemployment claim. They will also take questions from claimants across the Commonwealth.
The current virtual town hall schedule is:
- Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM
- Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:00 AM
- Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM (Spanish Town Hall)
Click here to sign up for a virtual town hall via phone or online. A web link to the daily visual presentation can be viewed here. You can also download the step by step presentation.
The Division of Insurance
Click here for bulletin regarding flexibility in the issuance and administration of insurance during covid-19.
From the Governor
Governor Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers, and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon.
Detailed list of the services and operations deemed essential.
Governor’s press release with additional updates here. The latest information and guidance regarding COVID-19 is always available at mass.gov/COVID19.
MA’s Emergency Operations Center’s Private Sector Hotline
The Hotline will be staffed Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm. The hotline is 508-820-2094.
City of Quincy Contacts
Please reach out to our State Business Partners:
Margaret Laforest
Regional Director, Greater Boston
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
margaret.laforest@mass.gov
617-939-3097
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 402
Quincy, MA 02169
www.mass.gov/mobd
Regional Director, Greater Boston
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
margaret.laforest@mass.gov
617-939-3097
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 402
Quincy, MA 02169
www.mass.gov/mobd
Sue Whitaker
Regional Director – Greater Boston
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
617-620-1005
susan.whitaker@mass.gov
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 402
Quincy, MA 02169
www.mass.gov/mobd
Regional Director – Greater Boston
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
617-620-1005
susan.whitaker@mass.gov
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 402
Quincy, MA 02169
www.mass.gov/mobd
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