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From YouTube: COVID-19 Media Availability 7/14/20
Description
Mayor Walsh hosts a media availability to discuss updates relating to COVID-19.
A
The
latest
numbers
as
of
yesterday
it
seems
like
every
time
I
do
this
press
conference.
I
know
if
that
you
at
home
can
hear
it,
but
they
stop
banging
over
the
construction
site
over
there.
So
I
apologize
in
Massachusetts
as
of
yesterday,
there
were
111
thousand
eight
hundred
and
twenty
seven
cases
that
was
an
increase
of
two
hundred
and
dirty
from
the
previous
day.
Statewide
eight
thousand
three
hundred
and
thirty
deaths,
that's
up
from
five
from
the
previous
day.
A
A
Due
to
the
kovat
nineteen
phase,
three
step,
one
of
the
state's
reopening
plan
launched
in
Boston
this
week
on
Monday
on
Friday
I,
provide
an
overview
of
the
city
programming
and
the
biggest
business
guidelines
dealing
with
phase
three
you
can
find
those
resources
are
at
Boston,
gov.
Sorry,
opening
I
do
have
some
updates
today
on
how
we're
moving
forward,
but
first
someone
emphasized
again
what's
in
our
mindset,
needs
to
be,
as
we
take
these
next
steps
right
now.
The
United
States
is
the
worst
place.
It's
ever
been
in
dealing
with
the
pandemic.
Where
numbers
are.
A
The
California
Governor
yesterday
had
to
shut
down
indoor
businesses
for
the
second
time
in
the
state
of
California,
a
tough
blow
to
that
States
economy,
but
no
doubt
a
necessary
and
important
step,
there's
even
worse
situations
that
was
seen
coming
out
of
hospitals
in
Florida
and
Texas
and
Arizona
and
other
place
in
the
country.
Quite
honestly,
all
of
this
closing
down
all
of
this
infection
rate
is
devastating
here
in
Boston
and
in
Massachusetts.
A
We
need
to
do
everything
we
can
to
avoid
going
down
that
same
path,
that
many
of
these
states
in
other
cities
in
America,
going
down
the
Boston,
Public,
Health,
Commission
and
the
city
of
Boston
are
monitoring
the
data
every
single
day
as
we
get
it.
We're
monitoring
test
results
were
monitoring
positive
test
rates,
we're
monitoring,
Hospital
activity
in
the
neighborhood
and
demographic
differences
of
all
those
numbers.
A
We
are
ready
to
make
whatever
adjustments
that
are
needed,
but
we
all
have
the
ability
to
into
influence
on
what
happens.
We
all
must
accept
that
responsibility
when
saying
it
from
the
very
beginning,
in
Boston
and
Bostonians,
you've
been
doing
an
incredible
job.
We've
worked
our
way
into
a
strong
position
to
control
our
own
destiny
here
in
Boston
by
precautions
that
we
have
taken.
But
as
soon
as
we
stop
doing
that
work
and
taking
those
precautions,
we
are
at
risk
of
moving
backwards.
So
these
first
weeks
of
Phase,
three
are
very
critical.
A
Every
day
is
certainly
critical.
Every
time
you
leave
your
house,
I
asked
you
to
think
about
what
you're
doing
to
prevent
transmitting
this
virus
and
protecting
your
family
in
the
community.
We're
asking
questions
like:
are
you
wearing
a
face
mask?
Are
you
staying
six
weeks,
six
feet
away
from
other
people
and
avoiding
large
crowds?
Are
you
washing
your
hands
as
often
as
possible,
with
soap
and
warm
water
and
cleaning
down
surfaces?
A
Are
you
operating
your
business
or
your
workplaces
with
apps
caution
and
care
following
all
of
the
requirements
that
have
been
laid
out
by
the
city
in
the
state?
Listen.
Are
you
listening
to
the
concerns
of
your
co-workers
and
customers
and
consulting
the
guidelines
at
Boston
God's
last
reopening
these
are
things
that
every
single
person
in
our
city
should
be
doing
every
single
day
and
we
are
ready
to
help
with
any
guidance
that
is
needed.
A
That's
how
we're
approach
city
hall
and
other
facilities
since
March
we've
made
it
very
clear,
we'll
keep
all
essential
services
available
while
protecting
the
health
of
every
worker
and
every
visitor.
We
made
sure
that
many
services
as
possible
or
online
we've
kept
3-1-1
staff
to
answer
whatever
questions
residents
have
or
assistance
that
they
may
need
in
City.
Hall
has
been
open
on
Tuesdays
and
Fridays
by
appointment
for
a
variety
of
in-person
services
that
people
need.
A
That
system
has
worked
well
and
I
want
to
thank
all
of
the
employees
and
residents
who
made
that
work.
Today,
I'm
announcing
starting
next
week
on
July
23rd
we're
going
to
move
forward
more
carefully.
We
will
start
to
open
city
hall
on
Thursdays,
providing
in-person
service
three
days
a
week
on
Tuesday,
Thursday
and
Friday
schedules.
A
At
the
same
time
as
I
announced
last
week,
despite
state
guidelines
allowing
larger
gatherings
we
will
not
be
hosts
in
public
or
public
or
private
meetings
in
City,
Hall
or
in
any
city
building,
will
continue
to
provide
online
meetings
and
other
ways
to
make
your
voices
heard.
We've
held
virtual
conversations
on
planning
studies
moving
forward
in
East,
Boston
Mattapan
and
a
new
market
today,
we're
hosting
a
community
workshop
on
our
28
million
dollar
investment
at
Franklin
Park.
A
We're
also
going
to
provide
opportunities
for
robust
public
input
and
community
leadership
and
our
work
to
advance
racial
justice
right
here
in
Boston,
we've
already
instituted
a
number
of
reforms
in
public
safety
policy
and
budget
reallocations,
we're
moving
forward
with
equity,
equitable
investments
to
combat
systemic
racism
and
education,
housing
and
public
health.
A
pledge
to
continue
this
conversation
as
a
city
not
in
a
manner
of
top-down,
but
by
centering
voices
of
the
black
community
that
have
been
most
severely
impacted
by
this
history.
A
That's
the
purpose
for
our
Boston
police
reform
tax
crimes
to
me,
Boston
police
reform
task
force,
which
we
appointed.
It
was
it's
being
headed
by
former
US
Attorney
Wayne
bud
and
made
up
of
black
and
brown
community
leaders,
civil
rights
leaders,
an
activist
and
all
of
their
work
that
they're
doing
is
moving
forward
I'm
going
to
announce
today,
that's
starting
next
week.
A
The
task
force
will
be
holding
online
listening
sessions
on
key
issues
where
residents
will
have
the
opportunity
to
share
their
experiences
and
their
beliefs
in
their
suggestions
on
Wednesday
July
22nd
will
be
a
session
on
the
body
camera
at
one
program
from
three
to
five.
On
Thursday
January
23rd,
the
session
will
be
on
implicit
bias.
Training
sessions
the
following
week
on
July,
29th
and
July
30th
are
on
the
civilian
oversight
and
the
use
of
force
policies
we'll
be
sharing
the
information
this
week
on
how
to
sign
up
or
to
testify
or
submit
written
testimony.
A
A
The
steps
that
we
are
taking
are
part
of
a
larger
movement
to
break
down
systemic
barriers
to
equality
in
every
area
of
life
in
our
city,
youth,
employment
is
essential.
Part
of
that
work
opportunities
is
not
distributed
equally
and
the
right
opportunities
can
make
a
difference
in
a
young
person's
life
in
their
future.
So,
today,
I'm
announcing
two
new
features
to
our
youth
summer.
Job
program
that
launched
this
week
this
year
with
fewer
employers
able
to
offer
on-site
in-person
jobs,
we've
had
to
get
creative
and
provide
summer
opportunities
that
are
safe
and
meaningful.
A
We
boosted
funding
for
the
program
for
eight
million
from
eight
million
dollars
to
twelve
million
dollars,
to
increase
outreach,
increased
support
and
to
offer
an
opportunity
to
every
young
person
in
the
city
who
wants
it.
We
also
took
the
opportunity
to
build
on
our
efforts
to
connect
those
jobs
to
college
and
career
pathways.
That's
been
a
big
part
of
our
modernizing
our
summer
job
program.
Over
the
last
six
years.
A
This
summer
we
created
a
program
called
learn
and
earn
career
development.
Internships
that
pays
young
people
to
take
college-level
courses.
They
come
away
with
real
college
credits
as
well
as
experience
and
financial
earnings
for
high
school
students.
This
coursework
can
be
a
gateway
to
college,
for
you
encouraged
current
college
to
current
college
students
can
use
it
to
advance
their
progress
towards
the
degree
as
well.
This
program
started
yesterday.
A
We
also
want
the
young
people
entering
our
workforce
to
understand
their
rights
and
the
rights
of
all
working
people.
That's
something
we
believe
in
as
a
city
and
as
an
administration,
so
we're
providing
all
of
our
summer
job
participants
with
online,
with
an
online
resource
guide
to
workers
rights
put
together
by
the
office
of
the
Attorney
General
Maura
Healey
I
want
to
thank
Attorney,
General
Healey
and
everyone
who
came
together
to
offer
these
great
opportunity,
including
our
office
of
workforce
development,
a
department
of
youth,
employment
and
engagement.
A
We've
all
we've
all.
So
we
always
approach
summer
job
program
being
more
than
about
the
summer
we
want
to
have
it
have
a
lasting
impact
on
our
young
people
in
our
cities,
career,
whether
that's
coursework,
that
unlocks
new
career
paths
or
an
ability
to
advocate
for
themselves
in
their
fellow
workers.
I
can
also
share
some
updates
today
on
some
exciting
small
business
opportunities
that
are
going
to
bring
new
dining
options
to
our
neighborhoods
in
Boston.
A
This
Friday
is
the
launch
of
our
2020
summer
food
truck
initiative,
and
for
the
first
time
ever,
food
trucks
will
be
heading
to
our
neighborhoods.
Food
trucks
are
small
businesses
that
bring
fun
and
vibrancy,
not
to
mention
great
food
wherever
they
go.
They
also
provide
a
natural
outdoor,
dining
experience
that
aligns
with
our
public
safety
precautions,
so
we
want
people
to
support
them.
A
Historically,
food
trucks
have
been
associated
with
downtown
locations
and
special
events.
Obviously
it's
not
been
an
ideal
year
for
those
locations.
This
summer
we
are
piloting
temporary
food
truck
sites
across
our
neighborhoods,
including
its
city
parks,
playgrounds
and
public
spaces.
These
sites
are
open
to
trucks
that
have
already
been
approved
by
the
city
of
Boston.
To
operate
spots
will
be
issued
based
on
interest
and
availability,
and
they
will
open
at
seven
days
a
week
from
noon
to
7:00
p.m.
A
we
were
offering
23
sites
so
far
in
the
city
and
we're
working
to
add
more
if
needed,
you'll
be
able
to
find
more
about
where
they
are.
If
you
go
to
Boston
cough
slash
reopening
this
week,
go
there.
If
you
go
there,
Friday
you'll
be
able
to
see
where
those
food
trucks
will
be.
This
program
is
being
led
by
our
office
of
economic
development,
small
business
unit
in
partnership
with
the
streets
cabinet
and
inspectional
services,
lake
old
lake,
outdoor
dining
and
healthy
streets.
A
It's
another
way
that
we
are
looking
to
be
more
innovative
here
in
the
city
in
response
to
the
pandemic,
to
support
our
small
businesses
and
bring
new
amenities
to
our
different
to
our
neighborhoods.
I
also
have
a
quick
update
on
grocery
stores,
pharmacies,
retails,
retail
stores,
restaurants
and
their
customers
in
in
March.
We
suspended
the
city's
ban
on
plastic
bags
in
the
five
cent
fee
for
paper
bags
in
order
to
get
both
stores
and
customers
more
flexibility
during
a
very
difficult
time.
A
I'm
announcing
today
that
barring
any
change
in
circumstances,
the
Bien
on
plastic
bags
and
the
five
cent
fee
will
remain
suspended
until
September
30th
in
the
city
of
Boston.
They
will
return
starting
October
1st,
that
gives
stores
the
ability
for
the
transition
period
to
use
the
bags
that
they
have
currently
in
stock.
A
But
I
want
to
be
clear
that
the
Public
Health
Commission
in
the
Department
of
Public
Health
have
said
that
reusable
bags
are
safe
and
people
should
feel
free
to
bring
them
to
the
store.
I
want
to
close
by
addressing
something
important.
That's
happening
this
afternoon
at
3:00
p.m.
at
the
federal
courthouse
in
Boston
I
mentioned
that
the
National
National
situation
with
Co
vyd
in
the
need
for
vigilance.
A
A
If
the
college
that
they're
that
that's
hosting
them
goes
online,
this
fall
Harvard
and
MIT
are
leading
the
lawsuit
to
stop
that
policy,
and
yesterday
I
joined
at
Los
Angeles
Mayor
Eric
Garcetti
in
a
leading
of
a
group
of
cities
to
file
an
amicus
brief
to
support
this
support
of
this
lawsuit.
My
message
is
clear
and
has
been
clear.
This
policy
has
no
basis
in
public
health
or
national
interest.
It's
an
attempt
to
put
pressure
on
college
universities
to
open
up
its
puts
politics
in
the
place
of
Public
Health.
A
It's
not
fair
to
students
who
look
to
Boston
as
a
place
of
educational
opportunity,
and
it's
a
blow
to
our
economy.
At
a
time
when
we
can
least
afford
it.
We
have
over
70,000
international
students
in
Massachusetts.
Many
of
them
are
either
living
in
or
taking
classes
in
the
City
of
Austin.
They
contribute
roughly
3.2
billion
dollars
to
our
state's
economy
and
support
39,000
jobs
and
beyond
the
economic
factor.
A
This
kind
of
move
chips
away
yet
again
and
all
the
good
that
our
city
has
built
up
around
the
world
through
our
academic
leadership,
it
strikes
Boston's
identity
as
a
welcoming
and
a
global
city,
so
we're
going
to
fight
for
it
and
I
want
to
say
to
all
the
international
students
out
there.
You're
not
alone
over
60
colleges
and
universities
are
in
this
lawsuit.
A
18
Attorney
General's,
including
our
own
attorney
general
Maura,
Haley,
has
filed
suit.
Boston
is
leading
26
cities,
towns
and
counties
in
support
of
this
around
the
country.
Together,
we
are
America,
we
value
you
and
we
want
you
here.
We
want
you
to
reach
out
to
your
school
for
support.
They
have
made
it
clear
and
we
will
have
made
it
clear
that
we
welcome
you
and
stand
with
you
and
with
that
I'd
like
to
open
up
now
for
questions.
A
A
You
know
I,
think
that
it's
time
now
that
we're
looking
at
the
reforms
that
we
need
to
put
forth
a
lot
of
what
was
in
the
bill
in
the
Senate
side,
we
already
we
don't.
We
already
have
as
policy
in
the
city
of
Boston,
one
of
the
things
in
the
bill.
I
think
there
was
some
concerns
around
it,
that
there
was
no
real
public
debate
on
the
bill.
The
bill
was
filed.
Was
my
understand,
house
representatives
going
to
hold
hearings
and
I.
A
Think
that
you
know
one
thing
that
didn't
happen
is
until
yesterday,
no
one
reached
out
to
us
in
the
city
to
talk
about
what
we
thought
about
the
bill,
which
should
be
in
the
bill
which
shouldn't
be
in
the
bill.
How
would
it
affect
policing
in
a
positive
negative
way,
so
I'm
looking
forward
to
working
now
at
the
House
of
Representatives
to
see
how
it
moves
forward,
but
certainly
there's
no
question
that
we
we
have
a
task
force,
there's
no
question
that
there's
need
for
reforms
and
policing.
A
We
did
a
60-day
60-day
window
and
then,
after
60
days
they
were
going
to
go
to
public
comment,
but
I
think
they
they've
adjusted
that
a
little
bit
to
do
public
comment
on
the
front
end
right
in
the
public
comment
after
they
did
their
work,
so
I
would
I
would
anticipate
with
the
time
I
don't
know
the
date
of
the
other
day.
It
was
sixty
days,
but
it
probably
will
be
in
that
60
90
day
window
they'll
have
a
final
report
to
me.
B
A
A
So
the
question
is
it's
not
from
the
press,
but
it's
from
a
person
here
about
institutionalized
racism
within
certain
levels
of
government
or
in
general,
but
in
particularly
around
the
Boston
Housing
Authority.
One
thing
that
we
brought
on
and
you
have
a
sign
that
dr.
Crockett,
dr.
Carolyn
Crockett,
is
the
chief
of
equity
and
inclusion
in
the
city
of
Boston
and
and
what
we're
going
to
be
looking
at.
A
We
have
the
break
down
barriers
of
systemic
racism,
institutional
racism,
whether
it's
in
a
whether
it's
in
a
a
public
entity
like
a
city
or
a
state
or
in
private
sector,
and
it's
something
that
that
we
need
to
do
I
mean
I.
Think
that
one
of
the
things
that
was
very
clear,
very
clear
over
the
last
six
seven
weeks
in
America
is
that
people
that
were
out
protesting
they're
not
going
to
wait
anymore.
They
want
to
see
real
progress
and
I
think
that
that's
what
we're
plans
are.
C
A
Gonna
meet
you,
I'm
gonna,
get
a
conference.
Somebody's
gonna,
give
you
a
card
in
a
couple
minutes
and
I'll.
Have
you
call
them
I'll
get
I'll
you
the
right
person
doctor
all
right?
Let's
not
do
it
now,
cuz,
you
BL,
you
be
on
TV,
so
hold
off
all
right,
any
other
questions,
the
press
all
right!
Thank
you!
Everybody!
Okay,
okay,.