THE NUMBER OF NEW COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts is rising, raising concerns that the coronavirus could be picking up steam again. The number of new confirmed cases averaged nearly 162 a day between July 1 and July 15, but the average rose to 203 from July 16 through Monday. That’s an increase of 25 percent. […]
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Boston University faculty wary of return to classroom
WHILE COLLEGES AND universities are rolling out plans to welcome students back to campus this fall, some Boston University faculty members are giving their institution a failing grade, saying they’re concerned about the safety of in-person teaching and want the option to conduct their courses online. A petition launched Wednesday afternoon by two BU professors […]
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Baker launches cautious phased reopening
MASSACHUSETTS TOOK INITIAL, cautious steps toward reopening on Monday, as Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled the first phase of a four-step process for restarting the state’s economy, which has nearly ground to a halt under restrictions imposed to thwart spread of the coronavirus. The first phase begins immediately, but will be spread out over the next […]
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Baker comments suggest little reopening next week
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER indicated on Tuesday that Massachusetts residents are unlikely to see much change next week in the first phase of the state’s planned four-part reopening effort. Materials his administration handed out on Monday indicated phase one would involve limited industries resuming operations with severe restrictions. At a press conference in Ashland on Tuesday, […]
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Mass. economy to reopen in four phases
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER announced plans on Monday for a cautious reopening of the Massachusetts economy, a process that will happen in phases and could be halted or even reversed if public health indicators begin moving in the wrong direction in the state’s effort to quell the coronavirus pandemic. Baker said there will be four phases […]