Coronavirus In Waltham: Latest Updates

WALTHAM, MA — As the number of people who test positive for the new coronavirus goes up with increased testing, the city has had to deal with a number of changes and interruptions.

As of Friday, 214 Waltham residents had tested positive for the coronavirus and one person had died, the city announced. Also Friday, the number of cases across the state rose above 20,000, and 599 people had died because of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

The latest in Waltham:

HOMELESS:

People who are homeless can't self-quarantine. They also don't have easy access to hand-washing or basic sanitation in the afternoon. Here's a look at what's happening in Waltham: What Do Homeless People In Waltham Do Amid Coronavirus Crisis?

Friday, workers raised two tents on Waltham Common. At least one of the tents will provide extra space and beds for the population of homeless in town. Tents To House Homeless Go Up On Waltham Common

BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS

Waltham restaurants, reeling amid the crisis, are offering takeout deals and special initiatives to help laid-off employees, after the governor ordered that people only get take-out from restaurants. We've created a database: Waltham Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed

TESTING SITES

In addition to the once in a while pop-up AFC Urgent Care drive-thru testing centers, a regular drive up testing center is opening in Waltham. Coronavirus Testing In Waltham: New Drive-up Test Site Opens

Recent Waltham Coronavirus Updates:

• What Do Homeless People In Waltham Do Amid Coronavirus Crisis?
• Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing To Come To Waltham Tuesday
• Waltham Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed
• Waltham To Release Coronavirus Numbers Again, After Confusion
• Waltham Coronavirus Update between March 30 and April 1

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