Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Monday afternoon that their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled due the coronavirus disease.
“In collaboration with Congressman Lynch, Councilors Flaherty and Flynn, Senator Collins, Representative Biele, and David Falvey from the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is being canceled,” Walsh said. “This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution to ensure that we are doing what is needed to keep the residents of Boston safe and healthy.”
“While the risk in Boston remains low, this situation is changing very quickly and we are closely monitoring any local cases,” Walsh said in the statement. “Our top priority is preventing any new cases, to the best of our ability, and we are paying close attention to guidance from public health officials. We encourage all residents to follow preventive measures to avoid illness, such as washing hands and staying home if you are feeling sick, and we will continue to make public any information as this situation develops in Boston.”
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for 3/15/20, is being cancelled. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution to ensure that we are doing what is needed to keep the residents of Boston safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/JzO9v4LZHH
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 9, 2020
Earlier on Monday, Massachusetts health officials announced that the number of coronavirus cases in the commonwealth has grown to 41.
Earlier Monday, Dublin, Ireland cancelled their St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
