Unemployment claims continue to soar in Massachusetts as coronavirus pandemic prompts layoffs
The amount of people filing for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts continues to rise as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the economy. Initial claims filedRead More
Feeding the frontline: Boston restaurant hands out free lunches to MGH workers
Gratitude was in the air in Boston on Wednesday after a popular restaurant packaged hundreds of free lunches and distributed them to Massachusetts General HospitalRead More
Baker extends stay-at-home advisory, closure of non-essential businesses
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that he is extending the stay-at-home advisory and closure of non-essential businesses through May 4 due to theRead More
Baker: Massachusetts preparing for surge in coronavirus cases
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday that state officials, first responders, and healthcare workers are preparing for a surge in coronavirus cases in April. “MostRead More
Baker: All travelers arriving in Mass. by plane, train, or car will be asked to self-quarantine
In an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, all out-of-state travelers who enter Massachusetts by plane, train, bus or car will be instructed toRead More
‘Unprecedented’: Unemployment claims in Massachusetts skyrocket amid coronavirus outbreak
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts have skyrocketed over the last week due to the coronavirus outbreak that has forced businesses to close their doors, leaving hundredsRead More
Officials: 3 MBTA bus drivers test positive for coronavirus
Three MBTA bus operators have tested for coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday. RELATED: President of firefighters’ union calling for more protective gear as 5 test positiveRead More
Boston fashion designers switch from wedding dresses to masks
Boston fashion designers are switching from fancy gowns and wedding dresses to face masks as they try to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Read More
Baker issues ‘stay-at-home’ advisory to slow spread of coronavirus
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that a “stay-at-home” advisory will go into effect on Tuesday to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. RELATED:Read More
Colleges offering dorms as hospital overflow for virus cases
BOSTON (AP) — A growing number of U.S. colleges are preparing to turn empty dorms into temporary housing for patients with the coronavirus as theRead More