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Springfield allows reopening of Cyr Arena skating rink at Forest Park with COVID restrictions Updated Feb 11, 2021; Posted Feb 11, 2021 Springfield Commissioner Cheryl C. Clapprood, left, and officer Maria Siciliano teach two children how to skate at Cyr Arena in Springfield in this 2013 file photo. The arena reopens Feb. 13, under COVID-19 restrictions Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD The city is allowing the Cyr Arena skating rink at Forest Park to reopen on Saturday, but visitors will be required to comply with coronavirus restrictions. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the city’s decision to reopen the facility followed consultation with city health commissioner Helen R. Caulton-Harris and parks director Patrick Sullivan, and in adherence with public health and safety measures set by the city and state. ....
Springfield councilors call for more money, testing, vaccines to battle COVID Updated Feb 03, 2021; Posted Feb 03, 2021 1/29/2021 - Springfield - A patient received his COVID vaccination from nurse Christa Feeney at Eastfield Mall site on Friday. (Hoang Leon Nguyen / The Republican) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD The city needs more. That was the message this week as city councilors met with local department heads and with aides to federal elected officials to plead for more money, more testing and more vaccines to confront the coronavirus pandemic. Councilor Jesse Lederman, chairman of the COVID-19 Response Committee, said Wednesday that his meetings will continue weekly “as a platform to respond to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and plan for a just recovery that serves all of our neighborhoods.” ....
Springfield reports continued decline in new COVID cases, hospitalizations Updated Feb 01, 2021; Posted Feb 01, 2021 Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, in file photo, takes part in weekly COVID-19 briefing. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD As the city steps up coronavirus vaccinations, health and municipal officials on Monday praised a continued reduction in new cases of COVID-19 and a decline in hospitalizations. The statistics were shared at the weekly COVID-19 update at City Hall, provided by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, department heads and Springfield area hospital administrators. “The days are getting a little bit longer, and the sunlight, the warmth helps to heal us,” Sarno said. “And hope springs eternal. Because we will defeat this COVID-19.” ....
Springfield prepares to expand COVID testing to neighborhood sites Updated Jan 20, 2021; Posted Jan 20, 2021 Springfield is preparing to expand its coronavirus testing program to some neighborhood sites. Here, in file photo, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris speaks during the Springfield weekly COVID-19 briefing. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD The city plans to expand public COVID-19 testing with sites at the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy on State Street and an additional location in the Mason Square area. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health Commissioner Helen R. Caulton-Harris outlined the plan this week during an update with the City Council. ....