BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker sought to reassure an impatient public Tuesday night that their chance to get vaccinated from COVID-19 would come, but he also used the unusual circumstances of his annual State of the Commonwealth address to offer people encouragement after a trying year.
Instead of laying out a detailed policy agenda, Baker's remarks revolved almost entirely around how Massachusetts has and continues to respond to the COVID-10 pandemic.
He offered no further glimpses into the budget that he's scheduled to file Wednesday, or hint at any legislation he might be working on.
"The end is in sight – but for the next few months, we must continue to stay vigilant and take steps to stop the spread," Baker said. "Know this – we will beat this virus. And life will begin to return to normal."