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Mayor Walsh: Emergency Care Is Not On Hold; If You Need Medical Assistance, Seek Help

By Mayor Martin Walsh | May 4, 2020
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During this public health emergency, many of us are feeling stressed and anxious.

Mayor Marty Walsh wears a face cover (City of Boston)

Days are uncertain and our routines have shifted. Many people are working remotely, or have lost their jobs. Students are learning online. Many of our favorite events have been canceled.

For some time now, I have urged you to follow many precautions like staying home, covering your face when outside, and not visiting friends and family. But, one thing has not changed and should not change: if you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 for help. Boston EMS and our emergency rooms are ready to help you.

In anticipation of Boston’s surge in COVID-19 cases, we have been doing our part to not overwhelm our emergency departments. We are asking individuals to call their primary care provider or 3-1-1 if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have any health-related questions. You can also visit buoyhealth.com/mass for an online screening of COVID-19 symptoms. But, life-threatening emergencies like difficulty breathing or pain or pressure in the chest should be addressed immediately by calling 9-1-1.

Boston EMS will provide you the necessary pre-hospital care and transport you to the nearest emergency department if needed. Hospitals have seen dramatic decreases in health emergencies, like heart attacks, strokes and appendicitis. Even though coronavirus is a new challenge, that does not mean other health challenges are less present. Please do not delay getting life-saving care because of fear of getting coronavirus. Go to the emergency room if you think you are in need of emergency care. Our hospitals in Boston have been taking many steps to ensure safety and cleanliness, and they have space for you.

Every day we are planning and responding to reduce the further spread of coronavirus. One piece of this has been increasing hospital capacity. We know it is important to be ready to treat as many people as possible, and not just for COVID-19. We must also help front line workers, like our medical professionals, first responders, grocery store employees, public servants and sanitation workers, stay healthy by practicing our guidelines: staying home as much as possible, covering your face when outside your home, keeping at least 6 feet of distance from other people, washing your hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces.

I know it’s a hard adjustment, and it seems like this has been going on for much longer than it has. But this virus will not stop spreading if everyone follows our guidelines. I want to thank everyone who has been avoiding gatherings and wearing a face covering when they go outside. I know it’s not always comfortable or easy to do, especially as we move into warmer weather. Your actions will directly help save lives. To those of you ignoring these guidelines, I urge you to reflect on the consequences of your actions. Is ignoring these guidelines worth risking the lives of your friends, family and neighbors? We can overcome this, but we have to work together.

The city of Boston will continue to take the proper steps to respond to this crisis in a comprehensive way. This is a difficult time for everyone around the world. It’s okay to feel stressed. We will get through this together by following the public health guidelines, working together and supporting each other, one day at a time.

For more information on Boston’s COVID-19 response, please visit boston.gov/coronavirus or text BOSCOVID to 888-777 to receive text alerts on a regular basis, available in 11 languages. For non-emergency questions, please call 3-1-1.

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2023-02-22

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

On view daily from 10am-4pm, now through March 6 in the Hunnewell Building Visitor Center at 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130 Engage with the future at the Arnold Arboretum! Through […]

1 event, 28

2023-02-22

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

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2023-02-22

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2023-02-22

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2023-02-22

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2023-02-22

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2023-02-22

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

March 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

Sunday, March 5, 1:00pm – 2:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=65517 Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum […]

1 event, 6

2023-02-22

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

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5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Listening Ears: Owling For Childre

March 9 @ 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Listening Ears: Owling For Childre

Thursday, March 9, 5:15-6:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=66039 Location: Bussey Street Gate (see map). Parking available on Bussey Street outside of the gate.   Bring your young naturalists to the Arboretum for an evening of […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

Joe Bagley, the Archaeologist for the City of Boston will present the initial findings from the dig conducted at the Loring Greenough House in the fall of 2022. The goal […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

Joe Bagley, the Archaeologist for the City of Boston will present the initial findings from the dig conducted at the Loring Greenough House in the fall of 2022. The goal […]

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friends of JP Library Tropical Fiesta

March 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friends of JP Library Tropical Fiesta

The Friends of the JP Library Tropical Fiesta will be at the JP Branch Library on Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Music, food, and pop-up book sale

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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Hike: Is It Spring Yet?

March 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Hike: Is It Spring Yet?

Sunday, March 12, 1:00pm-2:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=66540 Location: Meet in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway Families need nature at all times of the year!  We will answer the question: "Is it […]

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society on Zoom for a reading of the play Sophia Hayden Deserves Better by Stephanie Alison Walker. In 1891 a brilliant 23-year-old woman from Jamaica […]

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society on Zoom for a reading of the play Sophia Hayden Deserves Better by Stephanie Alison Walker. In 1891 a brilliant 23-year-old woman from Jamaica […]

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Tour: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

March 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Tour: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

Saturday, March 18, 10:30am-12:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=65147 Frederick Law Olmsted, considered the father of landscape architecture, designed some 500 public spaces in North America. The Arnold Arboretum, the only arboretum he designed, […]

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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

March 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

Sunday, March 19, 1:00-2:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=65519 Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum history, and […]

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Plant Exploration Lecture: Then and Now (On-site and Virtual Livestream)

March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Plant Exploration Lecture: Then and Now (On-site and Virtual Livestream)

Thursday, March 23, 6:30-8pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/#then-and-now On-site location: Weld Hill Research Building, 1300 Centre Street, Boston, 02131 The Arnold Arboretum has been collecting plants from around the world for 150 years, […]

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February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

March 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

February 22
February 22 @ 10:00 am - March 6 @ 4:00 pm

Exhibit | Arnold Arboretum Entrance Improvement Project

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March 9
March 9 @ 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Listening Ears: Owling For Childre

March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology at the Loring Greenough House

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March 11
March 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friends of JP Library Tropical Fiesta

March 12
March 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Hike: Is It Spring Yet?

March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Play Reading: ‘Sophia Hayden Deserves Better’

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March 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Tour: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

March 19
March 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Wellness Walk

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Plant Exploration Lecture: Then and Now (On-site and Virtual Livestream)

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