Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Government Health Marlborough Source State & Federal Government 

Massachusetts Coronavirus Cases at 8,966, 154 Deaths in Bay State; Worldwide Cases Top More Than a Million

April 2, 2020April 3, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, Marlborough Source

BOSTON – Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced a total of 8,966 positive coronavirus cases as of today, April 2,

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Police/Fire 

Hand-Free Driving Fines Start April 1

April 1, 2020April 3, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hands-free law

BOSTON – Beginning Thursday, April 1, fines up to $500 will be issued for drivers who violate the Hands-Free Law.

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Massachusetts Implementing Testing Project for Nursing/Rest Homes

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 editor Assisted Living, Baker-Polito Administration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, Massachusetts National Guard, Nursing Homes, Rest Homes

BOSTON – The Commonwealth is implementing a pilot project that allows for safe, on-site testing of symptomatic residents of nursing

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

DCU Center To Become 250-Bed Medical Station During Coronavirus Crisis

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 editor Baker-Polito Administration, City of Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, DCU Center, Field Medical Station, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

WORCESTER – Governor Charlie Baker announced today that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through MEMA, has requested and received approval for

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Massachusetts: 4,955 Coronavirus Cases; 48 COVID-19 Deaths

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus

BOSTON – Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced a total of 4,955 positive coronavirus cases as of today, March 29,

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Mass. Lawmakers Urge President to Approve Resources & Benefits for Activated National Guard Personnel

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Aid, Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), National Guard, President Trump Administration, Sen. Ed Markey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren

The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen Elizabeth Warren’s offices. Both were elected by voters

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Mass Public Health Commissioner Tests Positive For COVID-19

March 27, 2020March 28, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, Gov. Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel

BOSTON – Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel announced tonight, March 27, she has tested positive for COVID-19. “As the

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Gov. Baker: Self-Quarantine for 14 Days When Entering Massachusetts

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, Gov. Charlie Baker, self-quarantine

BOSTON – Beginning today, March 27, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. This guidance

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Senators Warren & Markey Sound Alarm Over Lack of Federal Support for Massachusetts Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

March 26, 2020March 27, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, President Trump Administration, Sen. Ed Markey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren

The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen Elizabeth Warren’s offices. Both were elected by voters

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Business State & Federal Government 

List of Essential Workers/Businesses Under Baker-Polito Order

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 editor Baker-Polito Administration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration issued a list of designated businesses and other organizations that provide essential services and workforces

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