Special to the Independent Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology, such as a smartphone or computer. As we fight the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has quickly become an essential tool in…
Eastie Leads City on COVID-19 Infection Rate
The numbers by the Boston Public Health Commission that were released over the weekend were sobering. East Boston’s COVID-19 infection rate has outpaced the rest of the city and has some of the highest number of confirmed cases. The stats…
East Boston Central Catholic Pushing Forward
Lent and Holy Week is a special time at East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) with special events, Masses and a whole host of activities that lead up to Easter Sunday. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has put life on hold…
State Closes Parking Lot at Constitution Beach
In an effort to better promote social distancing and curb gathering of more than 10 people Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order last Friday requiring all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation…
Eastie Restaurants Permitted to Sell Take Out Beer and Wine
Emergency legislation to provide relief to East Boston restaurants forced to close their bars and dining rooms and switch to a delivery or take out operation during this COVID-19 pandemic was passed last week and signed by Gov. Charlie Baker.…
Project Bread and Partners Ensure Uninterrupted Food Access
As Massachusetts grapples with the shuttering of public buildings, schools, and businesses due to coronavirus, the one in 11 households and 1 in 9 children experiencing food insecurity before this crisis can depend on uninterrupted access to a critical child…