Some US state leaders move toward reopening while death toll nearly doubles in a week
(CNN) — Deaths in the country nearly doubled in the past week as more governors rolled out plans to reopen their economies while other stateRead More
South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un’s health
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim JongRead More
Baker seeing how COVID-19 surge plays out before making decision on possible stay-at-home advisory extension
Gov. Charlie Baker told 7NEWS Monday that the state needs to see how the COVID-19 surge plays out before making a decision on possibly extendingRead More
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-businessRead More
Springfield health center’s masks nearly seized by FBI, Homeland Security
A nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment had the head of a Springfield health center hunting for life-protecting gear — only to see it nearlyRead More
States have begun unveiling plans to reopen but whether it’s safe to do so is still unclear
(CNN) — With new guidelines from the federal government, some governors have rolled out plans to begin lifting measures in place battling the spread of the coronavirusRead More
‘We lost a hero’: Veteran Boston police officer dies after battle with coronavirus
Boston police officials announced that a beloved 29-year veteran of the department passed away Tuesday at a city hospital following a “valiant and courageous” battleRead More
Natick family bids beloved grandmother suffering from coronavirus heartbreaking farewell in viral TikTok
A daughter’s final phone call with her mother has been viewed millions of times after the granddaughter shared the emotional moment on TikTok. “I loveRead More
States largely have authority over when to shut down, reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has shown no reluctance to use his White House perch to commend and criticize governors over steps they’ve takenRead More
Trump claims he has ‘total’ authority over reopening economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Invoking the movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that governors’ objections to his claim of absolute authority overRead More