Boston— Here are the latest local updates for the Massachusetts Coronavirus pandemic:
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During the Coronavirus Special Investigation Committee’s Saturday briefing at the White House, 100 ventilators will be sent to Massachusetts to support the fight against COVID-19 announced by Vice President Mike Pence.
The death toll from COVID-19 has increased to 216 in Massachusetts after the State Public Health Service. Announced on Saturday Since then, 24 people have died of the virus. Last update on Friday afternoon.
In addition, the State of Massachusetts reported 1,334 positive cases of COVID-19 from the Ministry of Public Health. This increase represents 11,736 cases of COVID-19 in the state as of Saturday. This is the fourth consecutive day that more than 1,000 new people have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The Massachusetts DPH also said that since the update yesterday, 5,838 people have been tested, and the number of people tested across the state has reached 68,800.
The White House says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that Americans hide their faces when they leave home, especially around other people. However, President Donald Trump calls it “voluntary” and says he himself does not wear a mask.
Trump says: “I’m choosing not to do it.”
According to the latest guidance, Americans use makeshift covers such as t-shirts, scarves, and bandanas to cover their nose and mouth. Medical-grade masks, especially the N95 mask, are reserved for those at the forefront of trying to contain a pandemic.
The change in policy is because public health authorities are concerned that asymptomatic people can spread the virus and cause COVID-19.
State health officials have confirmed that 38 people died from COVID-19 and 1,436 died. A total of 192 people died from the virus, and 10,402 cases have been identified. To date, 62,962 people have been tested in the state.
On Friday, Governor Baker signed a bill that allowed some restaurants to sell beer and wine with take-out and delivery orders during emergencies. This decision is the result of efforts to help boost the business of restaurants struggling during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Baker announced on Friday that a test site for symptomatic police officers, firefighters and other public security officials will open this weekend near Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The state offers up to 200 drive-through COVID-19 tests per day.
The test is by appointment and the supervisor must make an appointment.
The test starts from 9am to 5pm on Sunday. Runs seven days a week.
Governor Charlie Baker will hold a press conference around 1.30 pm Friday with Governor Lieutenant Police and Secretary Sadders.
Baker was also planning to release COVID-19 at 3:30 pm. Friday, but it was postponed later. It is unknown when it will change.
Boston’s mayor Marty Walsh has no press conference scheduled for Friday.
The UMass Memorial Medical Center is working with the state to build a field hospital at Worcester’s DCU center.
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MBTA has further changed its bus service due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Most bus routes continue to operate modified Saturday ScheduleIncludes additional services on congested routes during peak hours. From the start of service on Monday, April 6, the following will be implemented.
- Route 710 continues normal weekday service. Routes 19 and 245 will also commence regular service on weekdays. These routes serve essential healthcare professionals and the healthcare community directly.
- Route 7 now operates a regular Saturday service.
- Routes 352, 354, 504 operate on modified weekdays.
- Routes 325, 326, 351 and 501 are temporarily inoperable due to very low passenger numbers and / or availability of alternative travel options.
There have been 32 COVID-19-related deaths since Wednesday, a total of 154, according to a new number released by the Massachusetts Health Authority on Thursday.
There were 1,228 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 8,966.
A total of 56,608 people have been tested for COVID-19.
Governor Baker issued an emergency maintenance order on Thursday, requiring all coastal beach reserved parking lots managed by the Ministry of Protection and Recreation to close at noon on Friday. This is done to reduce the number of people on the beach.
The state beach remains open and is available to pedestrians for walking, jogging, cycling, lonely fishing and more.
State parks and parking lots remain open, but civilians are asked to visit state parks and other plaza facilities near their homes.
Assets owned by the Ministry of Protection and Recreation, such as ice skating rinks, visitor centers, campsites, playgrounds, fitness areas, playgrounds, playgrounds, golf courses, and bathroom facilities remain. Closed Until May 4, 2020.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference at 1 PM.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will speak at 2:30 pm Thursday.
Boston 25 News will be broadcast on both television and live streams.
Last week, more than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits. This is far beyond last week’s record, indicating that Reinahu is accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
Job cuts are growing in the United States and overseas economies, which are almost certainly in a severe recession as businesses close down the globe.
Last week’s figures are much higher than the 3.3 million previous records reported last week. The surge in layoffs has led many economists to expect 20 million unemployment by the end of April.
Worcester Red Sox said on Wednesday that construction of their new and much-awaited Polar Park stadium will be temporarily suspended due to concerns about the coronavirus.
In a statement, the team said:
“Everyone using Worcester Red Socks is aware of the difficult and extraordinary times we live in, and we all have the health of the community, the nation, and the world that matter most You need to know that.
We hope that Polar Park is a pride of the Worcester and Commonwealth people and includes many local skilled construction workers who are pouring their hearts and souls into this baseball field.
We agree with our partners that a temporary outage will give the community the best opportunity to permanently contain this destructive virus. “
It is not yet clear how this will affect the planned timeline of the project.
Governor Baker announced on Wednesday that a field hospital will be installed at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center after the state’s first field hospital is installed at the Worcester DCU Arena.
Since Tuesday, the state has had 33 new COVID-19-related deaths, reaching a total of 122, according to a new number released by the Massachusetts Health Authority on Wednesday.
There are 1,118 new cases and a total of 7,738 confirmed cases in the state.
A total of 51,738 people have been tested for COVID-19.
According to the Archdiocese of Boston, eight priests who test positive for COVID-19 are being monitored. The statement further states that eight include six senior priests and two parish priests who have completed quarantine recovery.
The other six are being treated at home or in the hospital.
Anyone who has recently contacted the priest has been notified.
It’s April 1st and many people have questions about how the MBTA is offering their April parking permit, CharlieCards, and how to suspend monthly automatic online payments. The MBTA has pages on what is eligible, what is not, and how to do it. here.
The Museum of Fine Arts has decided to cancel all upcoming events until August in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. All events and programs of the museum until August 31, 2020 will be canceled.
“We came to this decision carefully in consultation with our community, cultural partners, performers and city officials. We put the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors first,” said Mattie McClaire. Lee, Patty and Jonathan Craft, head of learning, said. And community involvement. “If possible, reschedule future programs.”
Those who purchase tickets for upcoming MFA events will receive a follow-up email with instructions on how to receive a refund or donate a portion of the ticket to the MFA Fund.
After Massachusetts Public Health Service, a total of 89 people in Massachusetts died of COVID-19 Announces 33 dead From the virus on Tuesday afternoon.
In addition, 868 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the state, reaching 6,620 cases throughout Massachusetts. The Public Health Service also announced that 46,935 people were tested in the state, an increase of 4,142 from Monday.
On Tuesday afternoon, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that non-essential operations would close until May 4. The Governor also extended the state’s social distance guidelines and the Massachusetts Home Recommendations until May 4.
Boston Calling, Boston’s popular music festival, has been officially canceled and its organizer posted on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the announcement, the person who purchased the ticket will be contacted by the organization “with a detailed overview of available options”. They say that ticket owners can get a full refund or carry over their tickets to next year’s festival.
The event was scheduled for May 22-24, 2020.
To better assist those who are unemployed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Unemployment Aid will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting every Tuesday through Friday to filers Step-by-step process As a result, your unemployment claim will be successful and you will be asked questions. participate, Register For certain phones, the department sends access information. Individuals can follow along with the presentation, but cannot ask questions without using the web conferencing chat feature- online. (House News Service)
