Another Lynn resident has died from the coronavirus since Wednesday, which brings the city’s death toll to 79.
Elsewhere, Lynnfield, Nahant and Revere reported new cases on Thursday.
Although Lynn continues to report a low day-to-day increase in new cases, the city’s caseload is nearing the 3,000-mark.
As of Wednesday, Lynn has the fourth highest number of cases in the state and the third highest infection rate.
With 22 new cases reported on Thursday, the city’s cumulative case count, when factoring in those who have recovered and died, is 2,904.
In partnership with North Shore Medical Center, the city is hosting a COVID-19 Care Kit Distribution Day on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute parking lot.
The drive-up pickup entrance is at Neptune Boulevard and the walk-up entrance is from Blossom Street. Care kits include masks, COVID-19 education material, sanitizer and personal care items.
Lynnfield has reported nine more COVID-19 cases since Wednesday. The town’s caseload is now 89 and 11 residents have died.
Nahant reported three more cases. Thirty-seven residents have been infected and six have died.
As of Thursday, Revere has 1,435 cases, which is a 10 case day-to-day increase, and 58 deaths.
Revere Mayor Brian M. Arrigo has announced the first round of funding through the city’s Emergency Small Business Program.
Thirty-nine small businesses will receive a total of $108,000 over the next week, which will consist of grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the size of the business and their need, according to Arrigo’s office.
Arrigo has authorized a total of $1.37 million in Community Development Block Grant funding, which will be divided between grants for small businesses and community-based organizations, his office said.
“Our small businesses are the lifeblood of our city and we know they need immediate relief,” said Arrigo in a statement. “Our team has been working hard to support as many businesses through the application process as possible, and we’re happy to provide this initial round of funding to help cover some of their mounting expenses and retain their employees.
“We’ll continue to distribute grants on a rolling basis and I would encourage all qualifying businesses to apply.”
Alex Herrera, owner of Valsos Table & Bar, which opened in the fall of 2019, is thankful for the $5,000 grant his business will receive through the program.
Herrera is one of more than 90 business owners who have applied for the funding.
“Running a restaurant is a tough business, but getting some money that we don’t have to pay back is a big help,” said Herrera in a statement. “I will be able to pay some of my employees for payroll and pay one month’s rent.”
At press time, Marblehead, Peabody, Saugus and Swampscott had not released updated numbers.
As of Wednesday, Marblehead has 163 cases and 16 deaths, Peabody has 859 cases and 104 deaths, Saugus has 432 cases and 23 deaths, and in Swampscott, 115 residents have been infected and seven have died.
