Coronavirus

Katie Lannan State House News Service The number of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts shot up above 1,000 for the first time on Tuesday in a dramatic increase over the previous day’s tally. New Department of Public Health figures shows 1,159 cases of the respiratory illness in the state, up from …

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) notified the Fairhaven Board of Health that a Fairhaven resident tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently quarantined and is being monitored daily by the town’s Public Nurse who continues to follow all recommended guidance from DPH as …

Two females, one in her 80s from Middlesex County and one in her 60s from Berkshire County – have died from COVID-19-related illness, bringing the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in Massachusetts to 11. Both were hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. As of 4 p.m. today, …

“Attention Dartmouth Senior Citizens! If you are unable to get to the store to obtain food for your pet, please call the Humane Society at 508-995-6661 and we will make arrangements to deliver it to your door! This program is a collaboration between Town of Dartmouth Animal Control and the …

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the launch of a new text-based notification system to deliver important information about the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response to Massachusetts residents. “Throughout this outbreak, we have consistently reminded our residents to get their information from trusted sources. Today we’re making that easier,” said Governor Charlie Baker. …

“The well-being of our shopper and tenant community is our top priority. With that in mind, we’ve made the difficult decision to temporarily close beginning tomorrow at noon. Select restaurants are offering delivery & curbside pick-up. Restaurant and exterior facing store hours may vary and change. Please check with each …

New Bedford’s in-person bill payment center at the Sixth Street entrance to City Hall, 133 William Street, will close effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, March 24, until further notice, as the state’s order limiting non-essential services goes into effect. Anyone with City business, including paying bills, is encouraged …

Two females, both in their 70s and from Essex and Worcester counties, and two men – one in his 60s from Suffolk County and the other in his 80s from Norfolk County – have died from COVID-19-related illness, bringing the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in Massachusetts …

We have been finding more and more individuals are getting outdoors and using our trails. While we encourage everyone to spend time outside, behavior (like starting a fire in the middle of a trail!!!) is completely unacceptable and dangerous. In addition to this, we have also seen an increase in …

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. These businesses …