Somerville Coronavirus Update: Cases Surpass 60

Alex Newman
Updated ·2 min read

SOMERVILLE, MA — The number of positive coronavirus cases in Somerville stood at 63 as of Wednesday morning, according to the latest data from the city. Local health officials previously reported 49 cases on Monday.

Gov. Charlie Baker has extended the closure of nonessential businesses to May 4. The governor's order also extends to the stay-at-home advisory and the 10-person cap on social gatherings, which will also run until at least May 4.

The Massachusetts case count grew to 7,738 on Wednesday, including 122 deaths. More than half of the Massachusetts residents who have died from the coronavirus succumbed in the past two days, as state health officials reported 33 new deaths for the second straight day Wednesday.

The city on Wednesday suspended operation of the Somerville Bridge Hopper, its free shuttle service to help residents navigate Green Line Extension construction detours. The Bridge Hopper has served riders near both the Broadway and Washington Street bridges since April 2019.

Previous updates on the new coronavirus in Somerville:

March 30: The city enacted a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions over the weekend in response to the coronavirus. Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced two orders, which ban the physical act of eviction within the city limits and the in-person showing of rental units to prospective new tenants during the emergency.

March 27: Leaders in seven Massachusetts communities, including Medford and Somerville, called on Gov. Charlie Baker to give municipalities the option to place restrictions on construction projects during the coronavirus crisis.

Which business and services have been required to close by federal, state, or local orders?

  • All City buildings

  • All public and private schools through May 4th

  • All playgrounds

  • All libraries

  • All gyms and health clubs

  • All theaters, entertainment venues, social clubs

  • All houses of worship

  • All bars and restaurants are closed for onsite dining but may offer takeout or delivery through April 6th

  • All childcare services (except those approved by the State for emergency use)

  • All personal services (that are not medical), including hairdressers and barbers, nail salons, massage services, body art, bodywork, spa services

  • General retail

    • Note: This does not include stores that sell groceries, pet food, hardware stores, liquor stores, bike repair shops, laundromats, dry cleaners, and stores that sell essential household goods and cleaning products



This article originally appeared on the Somerville Patch