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Medford Shutting Down All Personal Care Businesses
Health officials are issuing an order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.

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Health officials are issuing an order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.

Statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus are hitting local businesses hard.
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There will no longer be walk-in fingerprinting, VIN checks, records requests, medication drop-off and other services.
The state stepped in Wednesday and ordered all daycares and child care centers to close Monday.
Town officials said there are now five presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Arlington.
The city is taking steps to support local businesses offering takeout and delivery during the public health crisis.
Officials are limiting public access to municipal buildings and offering volunteer opportunities to support senior and high-risk residents.
The town's services for those in need include the Emergency Fund and Food Pantry.
Patients must meet federal criteria and be existing Cambridge Health Alliance primary care patients to be eligible for testing.
Medford has set up a way for students to get fed during the school closure. Other groups are supporting hungry residents.
Somerville has set up a way for students to get fed during the school closure. Other groups are supporting hungry residents.
Gyms, theaters, houses of worship and more will be closed starting at 12 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.
The MBTA announced changes to rail, bus and ferry service that will take effect this week to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The declaration will facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19, the city said.
Arlington health officials said the number coronavirus cases in town could rise with expanded testing.
The city said it is working with state and federal legislators to provide aid to families, workers and business impacted by closures.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently voted to cease operations at all casinos in the state.
Officers searched the 27-year-old and found three bags with pills inside, police said.
The city closed more buildings Friday after canceling school for two weeks.