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Good Morning Boston,
☔ Rainy, raw and chilly. Highs in the mid-40s.
Coronavirus By The Numbers: In Mass. there are 1,118 new positive cases as of last night, 7,738 total reported cases, 51,738 total patients tested, 682 people who are or have been hospitalized and 122 deaths.
Here are the must-know headlines on the local coronavirus outbreak from the past 24 hours:
- More than 100 Massachusetts residents have died of illnesses related to the coronavirus. That's a 37% jump in deaths from the day before.
- Yesterday Gov. Charlie Baker announced an independent investigation into the deadly outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. Fifteen residents have now died at the state-run facility for veterans, and two have died at Holyoke's sister facility in Chelsea.
- Baker also mentioned the state is considering converting the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport into a field hospital for COVID-19 patients.
- There are now at least 35 confirmed cases of the virus in state jails and prisons. And eight priests have also tested positive for COVID-19.
P.S. We've hit some grave milestones this week and that can really take a toll on us all emotionally. I've been turning to our arts and culture team's pop culture care package, filled with content to help self-soothe.
— Meagan McGinnes
@meaganmcginnes
newsletters@wbur.org
The Rundown
1. A President Is Not Able To Order A National Quarantine, Experts Say
President Trump floated ordering a quarantine in the Northeast, and there are calls for a national stay-at-home order. But the president's powers are limited. Read more.
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2. After COVID-19 Deaths At Holyoke Veterans' Home, Sister Facility In Chelsea Reports Cases, 2 Deaths
While the Chelsea facility is not the first senior living center to experience positive cases of the coronavirus, the outbreak follows a few days of disturbing news out of the home's sister facility in Holyoke, where the state saw its biggest eruption of deaths and cases so far in a single long-term nursing residence. Read more.
➡️ Related: Baker Hires Attorney For Independent Investigation Of Deaths At Holyoke Soldiers' Home
3. Aggressive Social Distancing Now Is Good For The Economy Later, Study Finds
The study, co-authored by an MIT economist, examined data from the 1918 flu pandemic to see how the economic outcomes varied in different cities, depending on their response to the pandemic. Read more.
4. Moderna Is Manufacturing Its Potential Coronavirus Vaccine With Unusual Speed
The Cambridge biotechnology company is already manufacturing enough of its potential coronavirus vaccine to supply second and third phases of clinical trials — even though the first phase won't conclude until later this spring. Read more.
5. Resources To Help Pay Your Rent Or Mortgage If You've Been Affected By The Coronavirus
Whether you're a renter or a landlord, Radio Boston spoke with several experts to explore the resources you need and answer your questions. Read more.
➡️ Related: Boston Council Approves (Largely Symbolic) Call For Rent And Mortgage Moratorium
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Anything Else?
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- We're remembering the legacy of Boston City Hall architect Michael McKinnell, who died of complications from COVID-19 last weekend at the age of 84.
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- Coronavirus is infiltrating central Massachusetts in fits and starts. But the math is clear. The line will not hold, writes paramedic Ted Flanagan about what it's like being a first responder during this pandemic.
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What We're Reading
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- The NIMBYs Of The Coronavirus Crisis (CityLab)
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- Yes, You Can Channel Your Stress Into Creativity. Here’s How (New York Times)
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Tell Me Something Good
You can start planning for your weekend with these virtual classes and events!
Another weekend indoors won’t stop us from learning new skills and facts. From a kickboxing class to a BSO concert, here’s a list of events that will help to distract you, and maybe alleviate some stress.
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Before you go: Gotta get them hooked early!
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