Riley also spoke Thursday about a “soup-to-nuts” audit by the state that could be imposed on some districts that are pursuing a remote-only start to the academic school year. But instead we have to dig in, and we have to do more,” he said. “We’re going to be in this situation all year long, so it would not surprise me if we were to look during the year about where people are to make sure people are lined up,” he said. “Large groups of people gathering together is dangerous right now in Boston, and completely unacceptable.”. Worshipers must maintain social distancing and sit at least 6 feet apart, although guidance does allow members of the same household to sit closer. Colin A. Governor Charlie Baker on Thursday urged people in communities considered at high risk for the coronavirus not to attend informal gatherings, saying such gatherings have played a … Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Baker in imploring the public not to attend large gatherings. Officials from Baker’s office said that the state had not received advance notice of the party and that Baker had not considered sending the National Guard to Dorchester. Walsh’s office did not immediately respond to an e-mail asking if they knew about the party beforehand. “It’s two things: It’s a focus on what’s happening remotely and what that looks like, what the instruction looks like, instructional hours, things like that, but it also looks at the entirety of the district from our special education students being served, second-language learners. "A huge part of this nation's glory, to the extent it exists as a beacon to others, is the peaceful transfer of power based on the vote of the people of this country," Baker said. “We have a right to expect that.”. “It’s kind of a soup-to-nuts audit is what that is.”. Gray and green communities are the lowest risk rankings. Sign up for The Thread from GBH News — a weekly digest of essential news and analysis. Martin finucane can be reached at martin.finucane@globe.com Jaclyn Reiss can be reached at jaclyn.reiss@globe.com. “The last thing we should do is give it opportunities . "I don't think that's bullying. Members of the Black Boston COVID-19 Coalition, some of whom have lost relatives to COVID-19, questioned why Baker briefly activated the Massachusetts National Guard last weekend in case large gatherings were held, but did not deploy them to Talbot Avenue. WGBH News coverage is a resource provided by member-supported public radio. Organizers used social media to invite people to the event, set up loudspeakers and tables, and attracted a crowd so large that MBTA buses were diverted off the major street, the group said. Health officials, meanwhile, reported the highest single day of testing to date, with 31,584 more people tested. . Asked whether more school districts could be added to the list of those being examined by the state, Riley said it will be an ongoing process throughout the academic year. “None of the people in the community expected it, they didn’t want it, and they called constantly to 911 about the noise that went on to 3 o’clock in the morning,” he said. Dianne Wilkerson, a former state senator, said most of those who attended the celebration did not wear masks or comply with social distancing guidelines. Gov. We have to think of new ways to bring awareness to the risk levels, and we have to bring new ways to implement new policies, encourage greater compliance with public health guidelines.”. Watch live: Governor Baker speaking now on coronavirus 3/12/2020. We couldn't do it without you. When asked about Trump's comment at his White House press conference Wednesday where the president stated, "We’re going to have to see what happens," when asked if he'd commit to a peaceful transfer of power, Baker didn't hold back. “We know the possibility of a second spike exists, but while we are in a situation where a district has been green or gray for many weeks, we are asking districts to bring kids back to school in person or in a hybrid model,” Riley said, referring to the state’s color-coded coronavirus risk map that puts communities in one of four risk categories. He said the state is adding new measures to fight the spread, including a new website, mass.gov/stopcovid19, advertising on billboards and social media, multilingual field teams, and outreach to local community groups. We can’t do it without you. Louisville restricts access to downtown ahead of expected Breonna Taylor decision. “This is critically important.”. The governor is defending the state's system for voting by mail. Baker said their reopening process has been an “excellent model of how to safely and responsibly get back to school.”. Consider 'Mr. The seven-day positive rate, a metric closely watched by state officials, was at 0.9 percent, the lowest observed value since the pandemic began. 'The Check In' highlights the perspectives of those who are dealing with the hardships, frustrations and moments of shared humanity during the pandemic. “But we still have a long way to go.”. Follow her on Twitter: @JaclynReiss John R. Ellement can be reached at john.ellement@globe.com. “My understanding is that State Police and Boston police responded to those calls, engaging with people there, and basically working to come up with an answer that would translate into people leaving peacefully,’' he said, referring to tension between police and the minority community. The seven-day positive rate, a metric closely watched by state officials, was at 0.9 percent, the lowest observed value, Here’s a look at the state map of communities that are high, moderate, and low risk for COVID-19, Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts, Black activists fear Dorchester street party could become COVID-19 superspreader event — and want help from local leaders, Baker says National Guard can stand down, says activation was for protests.

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