The Baker-Polito Administration today outlined its ongoing comprehensive strategy to address homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Administration also announced additional support for foster families and a new emergency order authorizing the creation of emergency childcare sites. Comprehensive Steps To Address Homelessness: The Baker-Polito Administration recognizes that the challenges of …
Read More »Massachusetts officials report 2,221 new COVID-19 cases, 159 new deaths
Massachusetts Coronavirus Update On April 17, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 2,221 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 34,402. This is a decrease from Thursday’s 2,263 reported cases. 159 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday, up from 137, bringing the …
Read More »New Bedford’s Zeiterion Performing Arts Center announces outcome of Covid-19 restrictions
In response to the disruption caused by COVID-19 outbreak, The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, and their resident companies The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and The New Bedford Festival Theater, have extended the postponement of all programming through August 2. As a result of the closure, the Zeiterion furloughed 70% of …
Read More »Gov. Baker announces distribution of PPE to all emergency responders in Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the distribution of approximately 200,000 respirator masks for all local law enforcement officers and firefighters to ensure they have the protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. These FDA-approved respirator masks will be distributed to all local law enforcement officers, including sheriffs and college and university …
Read More »Six more COVID-19 cases reported in New Bedford, total up to 180
Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported six additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford Friday afternoon, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 180, up from 174 yesterday. The total COVID-19 related deaths in New Bedford is now at eight. Mayor Mitchell reported one new COVID-19 related death on …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police transport personal protective equipment from New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard
“On Thursday the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit transported a large volume of personal protective equipment to Martha’s Vineyard for distribution among first responders and public safety personnel across the island. Troopers from the Marine Unit picked up the equipment from the state stockpile and trucked it to the New …
Read More »New Bedford Symphony Orchestra offers FREE live-streams for those stuck at home
Live Stream Lineup: • April 17, 7pm: Violin Duos from The Shire • April 25, 7pm: Works for Solo Viola • April 26, 4pm: Spirit through Isolation: violin, cello & piano • May 1, 7pm: The Lightness of Spring: violin, viola & cello • May 8, 7pm: When Oboe Met …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department conducting decontamination operation as strategy to stem the spread of COVID-19
“Early this morning members of the New Bedford Fire Department who are hazardous materials technicians conducted a decontamination operation with the goal of disinfecting every City-owned vehicle. They will repeat the exercises tomorrow morning as well. The process is completed in about 15 minutes for each vehicle and is just …
Read More »Massachusetts COVID-19 deaths 25% higher than California’s
Why does Massachusetts have 25% more COVID-19 related deaths than California, a state with nearly 6 times the population? California officials credit early social distancing with making a major difference. As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reached 1,108 COVID-19 related deaths compared to California’s 889. The statistics are similar to total cases, …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson updates Prisoner Release Alert System
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the population in jails and prisons across the state must be reduced to protect prisoners from COVID-19. As a result, about 30 individuals in Bristol County correctional facilities had their bails reduced or extinguished and are now back out in the community instead …
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