BOSTON (WHDH) - State officials are launching a text notification system for coronavirus response updates, Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday.

Residents can subscribe to up-to-the-minute notifications by texting COVIDMA to 888-777.

State health officials will then be able to send messages and links to the resident’s phone.

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