UMass Scientist: Medical Workers Can Re-Use Face Masks
editor The following is a media release from UMass Amherst *** AMHERST – Medical face masks, which have fallen into short supply during the COVID-19 pandemic, endangering both frontline health care…
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U.S. Mayors: Cities In Need of Test Kits, Face Masks & Ventilators
The following is a press release *** WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a new survey of 213 cities from 41 states and Puerto Rico…
Sheriff’s Office: Second Middlesex County Inmate Tests Positive
The following is a media release from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s office submitted to SOURCE media. *** BILLERICA – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office today, March 28, received the results of…
1,000+ New COVID-19 Cases in Massachusetts; 4,257 Positive Tests
BOSTON – Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced a total of 4,257 positive coronavirus cases as of today, March 28, an increase of 1,017 new cases. Yesterday, there were 3,240…
Framingham Total Coronavirus Cases Now at 42
FRAMINGHAM – Five more people have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the City of Framingham. That brings the total cases to 42, the most COVID-19 cases in MetroWest. With…
Community-Based Veterans Administration Clinics To Go To Telehealth
FRAMINGHAM – Starting Monday, community-based Veterans Administration clinics in Framingham, Quincy, and Plymouth will temporarily close, VA Boston Healthcare System announced today, March 28. “The health and safety of our…
UPDATED: City of Framingham Says It Will Update Residents on Number of COVID-19 Cases
The following is a press release submitted to SOURCE media from the City of Framingham *** FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham Health Department, as well as all Health Departments and Boards…
American Red Cross Faces Severe Blood Shortage; Donate If You Can
FRAMINGHAM – The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are…
City of Framingham Opens Emergency Operations Center Today For COVID-19
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham has opened an Emergency Operations Center to answer questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including information about food resources, testing sites, and ways to…
UPDATED: Resident of Framingham Senior Living Complex Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Editor’s Note: First posted on March 27. Updated with statement from 2Life Communities on March 28. FRAMINGHAM – A resident of the Morton and Etta Shillman House on the Harry…