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MA Coronavirus Cases Surging Toward A Peak: Baker
Gov. Charlie Baker said about half the state's 17,800 hospital beds were available, and the state is awaiting 1 million pieces of PPE.

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Gov. Charlie Baker said about half the state's 17,800 hospital beds were available, and the state is awaiting 1 million pieces of PPE.

"We have not seen a surge really in the Melrose or Wakefield communities at this point," Health Director Ruth Clay said.
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Melrose is awaiting a large shipment of masks, but it could take some time before they arrive.
Massachusetts coronavirus cases will be reported by town, with one exception, Health and Human Services Director Marylou Sudders said.
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The mayor also said the city is no longer reporting the number of deaths caused by COVID-19.
The state for the first time released age groups of those impacted.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 88 new deaths and nearly 1,400 new cases from the coronavirus.
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"We’re ready to respond under our COVID pandemic plan to restore any customers impacted," Eversource tweeted.
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There are now more than 25,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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