Coronavirus

Colin A. Young State House News Service The number of veterans who have recently died at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home has climbed to 13, six of whom tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday afternoon as he pledged to “figure out what happened” at the home. The state-run …

Massachusetts Public health officials report 33 new deaths and 868 more positive cases since yesterday from COVID-19. The highest total deaths from COVID-19 in a single day in Massachusetts was 10. There are now 6,620 total positive cases with 89 total deaths in Massachusetts. In the same 24-hour period, health …

While the Mattapoisett Board of Health confirmed that the town has its first positive cases of COVID-19, it was tight-lipped about the actual number of cases and whether those individuals were at hospital being treated or they were self-quarantined. “As COVID-19 testing capabilities expand in Massachusetts and transmission of the …

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced several updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak including extending the non-essential business emergency order and guidance for Executive Branch employees until May 4. The Department of Public Health’s Stay-At-Home Advisory remains in effect. The Administration also updated the “COVID-19 Essential Services” categories for businesses and …

According to the New Bedford Mayor’s office, New Bedford has a total of 31 positive cases of COVID-19 as of 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 31. This is an increase of 4 since Monday when 27 total were reported. The sharp increase this week is mostly due to a spike …

The following is a statement from Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III “A petition filed by the ACLU and CPCS has requested the mass release of thousands of defendants, many of whom are dangerous individuals and career criminals. For reasons of public safety and common sense, I strongly …

REMINDER: PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING OUTDOORS AS WELL On several days last week, our Troopers observed high volume of visitors to state parks and reservations. With warmer temperatures on the way, the Baker-Polito Administration, including the State Police, reminds visitors that precautions recommended to reduce the chance of COVID-19 virus …

The Town of Acushnet was informed of its first positive case of COVID-19. Due to privacy requirements, the demographics of this case will remain confidential. The close contacts of the positive case have been notified and are following CDC guidelines for self-quarantine. With increased testing capabilities and community spread of …

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation today announced it will contribute $40,000 to Coastal Foodshed to sponsor and coordinate the New Bedford COVID-19 Meal Delivery Project. Starting Monday and running for four weeks initially, Tia Maria’s European Cafe and Destination Soups will prepare 100 daily meals for older adults and others …