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Melrose Coronavirus: City Sees First 3 Cases
Health Director Ruth Clay said to expect more positive cases as testing increases.

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Health Director Ruth Clay said to expect more positive cases as testing increases.

Lawrence Bacow and his wife Adele learned of the results Tuesday morning after experiencing symptoms Sunday.
The Red Sox' red socks are trying to navigate our new shared reality, just like everyone else.
There are now nine deaths related to COVID-19 after four more were announced Monday.
The three-time Super Bowl winner has been with the team since 2006.
Mayor Marty Walsh said a second Boston resident has died as a result of the new coronavirus.
Advisory will go into effect Tuesday at noon and remain until April 7. Public transportation, grocery stores and pharmacies to remain open.
The Patriots are bringing back a familiar face to give Jarrett Stidham competition for the starting role.
Nantucket has become the first community to declare its own stay-at-home order. Meanwhile, the state is proposing sites for field hospitals.
The Middlesex County woman in her 50s had a preexisting condition, state health officials said Saturday night.
Do you have personal protective equipment? Can you sew masks? MelroseWakefield Healthcare is asking for your help.
The numbers continue to balloon, as expected, as more testing becomes available.
The Health Department has no problem with people going to restaurants for takeout or ordering delivery, as long as they social distance.
Julie Kukenberger will be the new superintendent of Melrose Public Schools, pending negotiations.
Even if the Red Sox play this season, Chris Sale won't.
The state now has 328 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, 72 more than just one day ago.
DA.Rachael Rollins is seeking to release some prisoners from custody to help decrease the crowded prison population during COVID-19.
The pedestrian was hit by an SUV and died of their injuries.
The Rockport man was hit Wednesday evening near Piggery Crossing, authorities said.
Simon Properties, which owns the mall, is closing all of its shopping centers in the U.S. in an effort to help slow the spread.