New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell, Southcoast Health President and CEO Keith Hovan, and representatives of Essex Group Management Corporation today announced two Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Care Centers in New Bedford for those recovering from COVID-19. This week, the City entered into leases with the owner of two former nursing …
Read More »New Bedford reports 102 COVID-19 cases Thursday morning
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 102 positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday morning, up from the 81 cases they reported on Wednesday and up from 71 on Tuesday. Mayor Mitchell also reported New Bedford’s first two COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. On April 8, the Massachusetts Public Health Department …
Read More »People leaving quarantine in Massachusetts – the under-reported data
While COVID-19 related deaths and positive test numbers dominate the headlines, not much attention is given to those who have recovered or left quarantine. Here’s a look at the numbers in Massachusetts and around the world. As of April 8, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools ‘Grab n’ Go Meals’ schedule changes begin April 9
New Bedford Public Schools free student meals distribution program to adjust schedule: Week of April 6-10, 2020 New Bedford Public Schools’ free Grab n’ Go student meal distribution program continues as usual at the eight Grab n’ Go locations from Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 2020. However, there …
Read More »77 more COVID-19 related deaths reported in Massachusetts, single day high
On April 8, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,588 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 15,202. This is an increase over Tuesday’s 1,365 reported cases. 77 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday bringing the total deaths in Massachusetts to 433. …
Read More »Gov. Baker: Testing Site Expansion, New Restrictions For Grocery Stores, Crisis Standards of Care Recommendations
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing sites for public safety personnel, new Crisis Standards of Care documentation for the Commonwealth’s health care facilities, and new guidance to further promote social distancing at grocery stores. Testing Sites Expansion: The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that COVID-19 …
Read More »Two Bristol County Sheriff staffers have tested positive for COVID-19
A correctional officer and a K9 officer from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19. “Both are feeling well,” Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson said. “They have some minor symptoms but both said, overall, that they’re feeling okay. That’s very encouraging.” The correctional officer’s last shift …
Read More »New Bedford reports first deaths related to COVID-19, positive test count now at 81
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported Wednesday morning that New Bedford had its first two deaths related to COVID-19 and now has 81 positive cases of COVID-19, up from the 71 cases they reported on Tuesday and up from 65 on Monday. The New Bedford residents that passed away …
Read More »Acushnet Fire & EMS receives protective equipment including N95 masks
“On Wednesday, April 8, 2020: A very big THANK YOU to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for delivering two pallets of Personal Protective Equipment to our department. Also, how can we ever thank the Patriots and Governor Baker for making the arrangements for us, in Acushnet, to get N95 …
Read More »Town of Dartmouth confirms 31 cases of Covid-19
The town of Dartmouth reversed its recently stated policy of not sharing updates on the specifics on COVID-19 cases. Only a few short weeks ago some Massachusetts towns had instituted the policy, but residents quickly condemned it and preferred being informed. As of April 7th, there are 31 confirmed cases …
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