From: City of Cambridge <pio@cambridgema.gov> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 7:19 PM Subject: COVID-19 Updates | April 18, 2020 Updates from the City of Cambridge New COVID-19 Data Center The City and the Cambridge Public Health Department have launched a new COVID-19 Data Center to present additional charts and information on COVID-19 in Cambridge. This new dashboard is in the testing phase as we work to present data to the community in a format that is more mobile and user friendly. View Data What's New COVID-19 Case Count A total of 514 Cambridge residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the coronavirus outbreak began, and there have been 17 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Cambridge residents. Download today's cases in Massachusetts Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund A total of $3,441,506 has been raised and $88,308 has been distributed to help 74 individuals and families in Cambridge as of April 17, 2020. Learn more about how you can donate or apply for funds at cambridgema.gov/mayorsfund (4/17/20) City Issues First Round of Checks to Residents from the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund (4/17/20) City reminds residents to wear face coverings when outside the home (4/17/20) The City and Public Health Department launched a new COVID-19 Data Center. This new dashboard is in the testing phase as we work to present data to the community in a format that is more mobile and user friendly (4/16/20) Field House at City of Cambridge's Temporary Emergency Shelter to Open Tomorrow (4/16/20) In observance of Patriot's Day, there will be no curbside collections on Monday, April 20 and collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week (4/15/20) Mayor and City Manager to answer questions submitted by residents next week on 22-Cityview View All Updates Storytime with Mayor Siddiqui MassDCR Traffic Advisory The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced that on Sunday, April 19, 2020 the Department of Conservation and Recreation will not open Riverbend Park, and will keep Memorial Drive in the City of Cambridge open to vehicular traffic. Outside Burning Not Permitted in the City The Cambridge Fire Department is asking residents to help prevent fires in our densely populated city by reminding the public that outside burning is not permitted in the City of Cambridge for fire safety reasons. This includes fire pits, chimineas, and the burning of trash, leaves, and other debris. Barbecues for cooking are allowed, as long as they are attended, kept safe, and placed away from combustibles & structures. Ask the Mayor and City Manager Next week, Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Louis A. DePasquale will be answering your questions about COVID-19, the City’s response to the pandemic, and its impacts on the entire Cambridge community during a 30-minute show being produced by 22-Cityview. If you would like to submit a question for consideration, please complete this brief online form. Given that every question will not be able to be addressed during the 30-minute show, every question submitted will receive an email response by the end of next week. Submit Questions COVID-19 Information Line & Resources If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, call the Massachusetts COVID-19 Information Line at 2-1-1. The call center is equipped to handle a high call volume. View Public Health Updates CambridgeMA.GOV/COVID19 City of Cambridge | 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139