Beverly Mayor Urges Coronavirus Precautions Even Amid Low Rates

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill is urging residents not to get complacent with coronavirus protocols as the city enters a pivotal time with municipal buildings reopening to the public and most students set to return to in-classroom learning by next week.

"It remains so very important that we continue to respect the novel coronavirus, and that we take precautions every day to prevent the virus from spreading," Cahill said in a message to the community.

Cahill asked residents to wear a mask in public at all times, practice social distancing and practice good hygiene. He also urged residents experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms to get tested and stay quarantined at home while awaiting results, along with all members of the household of the resident with symptoms.

Beverly remains in the green "safe" zone, according to the state's latest statistics. Those released this week had Beverly with 1.9 cases per 100,000 residents and a 0.2 test-positive rate. Statewide the rates were 4.9 cases per 100,000 residents and a 0.9 test-positive rate.

"In part because of the great collective efforts of so many of us, in Beverly we are currently seeing a very low transmission rate of the virus," Cahill said. "And with the beautiful outdoor weather, we can currently get out and be more active. Please do get outside — and as you do, remember that we remain responsible to each other — to keep our families, friends, and neighbors healthy and safe.

"Even though we all want to be done with the virus, it is still here, and we need to stay strong and vigilant. So please keep being the caring community Beverly always is — it really matters."

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