昆士市長: COVID-19確診新增3例 累計12例

              (Boston Orange 編譯)昆士市長柯奇(Tom Koch)向市民匯報抗疫最新狀況，3月20日，昆士市新增3宗居民確診病例，全市累計現達12例。

              柯奇在今日較長的報告中，先為麻州州長查理貝克助陣，重述麻州很快就要”就地庇護(shelter-in-place)”的說法是謠言，但麻州的確鼓勵民眾留在家，盡可能在家裡工作，要做到”保持社交距離(social distancing)”。

              柯奇說明，昆士市內所有的個人護理行業，包括理髮店，髮廊，指甲店，按摩店，紋身店，健身房，健身中心，都得停業，至少關門到4月6日為止。

              柯奇指出，麻州州長今日宣佈，設立享有豁免權的”緊急托兒中心”，為第一線急救人員，醫護人員的家庭服務。麻州內所有的其他托兒中心，都必須在3月23日之前關門。

              市內的遊樂場會關閉，但公園空間是開放的。

              昆士市政府停止對公眾開放。市政府仍然營運，市府員工也會上班，但市民得打電話，上網或寄信的和市府洽辦公事。市內所有的緊急服務都不受影響。查察市府各部門電話，聯絡資訊，可上網www.quincyma.gov。

              根據麻州州長查理貝克的命令，所有的學校將持續關門，直到4月6日。學生們可以到北昆士高中，昆士高中，Snug Harbor，以及Lincoln-Hancock學校領取”拿了就走(Grab and Go)”餐。這些餐食在每天早上11點至中午12點提供。更詳盡的資訊在昆士公校系統網站上可以查到。

              所有的餐館及酒吧，都不准在店裡用餐，喝飲料。禁止任何聚會超過25人。任何聚會都應保持”社交距離”，也就是彼此保持6英尺的距離。所有的公開法規會議都將推遲到3月30日以後。

              昆士市長將向市府可負擔住宅信託基金尋求100萬元經費，以援助昆士市餐飲酒店業從業人員，在營業場所關門期間延長的情況下，可以保住房屋。詳細做法昆市府仍在研究。

              昆士市長最後提醒市民，勤洗手，用肥皂，每次20秒。查詢相關資訊，可以到聯邦疾病防治中心(CDC)網站(https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html)，州政府網站www.mass.gov，或者打電話到市長辦公室的市民服務辦公室，617-376-1500，或者昆士市公共衛生部617-376-1272。

March 20, 2020 · Governor Baker today dispelled widespread rumors that a “shelter-in-place” order would be issued imminently for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Residents are, however, encouraged to stay home and work from home when possible and practice safe “social distancing” practices. · All personal care businesses, including barbers, hair salons, nail salons, massage parlors, tattoo studios, gyms and fitness centers are ordered closed until at least April 6. · There are 3 new cases of COVID-19 involving Quincy residents identified by state officials today, bringing the total number of local cases to 12. Testing numbers remain uncertain, so the day-to-day reporting may not reflect the full spread of the virus. · Governor Charlie Baker today announced the creation of Exempt Emergency Childcare Centers to serve families of first-responders and front-line medical personnel. All other day care centers in the state are ordered to close before Monday, March 23. · City offices are closed to the public. The City will still operate and offices will still be staffed, but residents will be required to conduct business via telephone, the Internet or through the mail. No emergency services will be impacted. For a full list of department phone numbers and contact information, residents can visit www.quincyma.gov · Playgrounds are closed, but park spaces are open.

· Per Governor Baker’s order, all schools remain closed through April 6. · Students can pick up “Grab and Go” meals at North Quincy High School, Quincy High, Snug Harbor and Lincoln-Hancock. Meals will be available from 11 a.m. to noon. Additional details will be available on QPS website · All restaurants and bars are not allowed to serve food or beverages on site. · Any gathering of 25 or more people is prohibited. · Any gathering should maintain “social distancing” meaning people stay further six feet away from each other at all times. · All public regulatory boards are postponed until at least March 30. · All public facilities will continue to undergo aggressive environmental cleaning on a daily basis. · Mayor Koch will seek $1 million from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust to assist workers in the City’s hospitality industry and maintain their housing during prolonged closures. The full details of the program will be developed in the coming days. · Residents in potentially vulnerable populations, such as seniors and those with underlying medical conditions, need to be particularly careful in their contacts with other people. · Many of the things you do to help prevent colds and the flu can help protect you against other respiratory viruses such as Coronavirus: o Avoid large gatherings.

o Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. o Cover your coughs and sneezes. o Stay home if you are sick. If you are ill call your healthcare provider for instructions before going to a clinic, office or emergency room. · There are currently no vaccines available to protect against this novel coronavirus infection. It is not recommended that people wear masks when they are in public. Masks can be useful in some settings, such as a clinic waiting room, to prevent someone who has a respiratory illness from spreading it to others. There is no hard evidence that wearing a mask protects the wearer outside of the healthcare setting. · For more information visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html or the state’s website at www.mass.gov · Residents with questions can call the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services at 617-3761500 or the Quincy Health Department at 617-376-1272.