Coronavirus

Governor Baker has made new protocols concerning COVID-19. In a Sunday evening press conference, Baker announced that restaurants will be take out only, effective this Tuesday and continuing through April 17th. In doing so, Baker is also prohibiting gatherings of more than 25 people. This does not apply to grocery …

As of 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 15th, 799 patients had been tested by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory, up from the 475 people tested that Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders shared at the March 14th press conference. The Department of Public Health has implemented the US Centers …

By SHNS Staff State House News Service Gov. Charlie Baker shot down rumors Sunday morning that he is planning to order Massachusetts residents to shelter in place for two weeks, saying he had heard those rumors himself as the pandemic spread of coronavirus continues in Massachusetts and around the world. …

Here are the coronavirus numbers by county in Massachusetts as of Saturday, March 14. There is now one case in Bristol County, but the exact location has not been reported. Out of 138 total cases, 104 are from a Biogen meeting in Cambridge held in late February. Of the 138 …

The Baker-Polito Administration continues to take action to expedite COVID-19 testing and ensure access to treatment. The Department of Public Health (DPH) and MassHealth released guidance related to access to clinical testing and care, respectively, in response to COVID-19. This announcement was made this morning at a press conference where …

By Colin A. Young State House News Service Massachusetts gaming regulators and its licensees agreed to a two-week shutdown of the state’s slots parlor and two resorts casinos Saturday and are working to finalize the plan as state government takes serious steps to try to staunch the spread of the …

The following is a press release from Will Gardner, Executive Director Alma del Mar Charter School in New Bedford: “Out of an abundance of caution, Alma del Mar will be closed Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Alma staff will spend these days further assessing the rapidly changing situation …

Effective immediately, as a preventative action New Bedford Public Schools will close through at least Friday, March 20, 2020, Superintendent Thomas Anderson announced late today. “Out of an abundance of caution and to support the effort to stem the potential spread of coronavirus in our region, New Bedford Public Schools …

“Dear New Bedford Public Schools Community, As referenced in several previous communications, the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. We are following all recommended measures and remain in close collaboration with local agencies including Southcoast Health (St. Luke’s Hospital), the City of New Bedford Health Department and City agencies. …

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined City officials on Friday to update the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. In accordance his legal authority, Mayor Mitchell has declared that a state of emergency now exists in New Bedford. This allows for the suspension of certain rules to expedite the procurement of …