Boston, MA|News|
Boston Coronavirus Cases Hit 45: 'Social Distancing Is A Must'
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reiterated there are no plans for a shelter in place, though he acknowledged the situation is fluid.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Declares State Of Emergency, Public Health Emergency
Mayor Paul Broduer called the declarations "precautionary measures."
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: 38 New Cases, 2,000 Have Been Quarantined
There are now 256 positive cases of the new coronavirus in Massachusetts, though the actual number is expected to be much higher.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Shutting Down All Personal Care Business
The Health Department is issuing an emergency order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
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Melrose|News|
Coronavirus Stranglehold On Local Restaurants Has Only Just Begun
Many people's favorite restaurants may not survive the economic catastrophe that is almost certain to come.
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Melrose|News|
Coronavirus Concerns Keeps State House Seat Vacant
The 32nd Middlesex District has been without a House representative since November.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Tom Brady Leaves Patriots, Joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Report
Tom Brady will continue his Hall of Fame career with Tampa Bay, a team nobody considered when this whole saga started.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Cases Top 200, No Statewide Lockdown
Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday there are no plans for a statewide shelter-in-place, even as extreme restrictions took effect.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Cases Spike, Construction Pauses, MBTA Slows
More restrictions and changes are inbound as coronavirus cases hit nearly 200 across Massachusetts.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Tom Brady's Decision Comes Down To 2 Teams: Report
Other teams can negotiate with Brady beginning at noon Monday and he can make his decision official Wednesday when he become a free agent.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coronavirus MA: Schools Closed, Restaurants Takeout-Only
Coronavirus forced Gov. Charlie Baker to close Massachusetts schools, restrict restaurants to takeout-only, and limit public gatherings.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Patriots To Play 1 Extra Game Every Season As NFL Makes Changes
The NFL, which is still scheduled to open its league year Wednesday, has a new look after a collective bargaining agreement was approved.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Setting Up Coronavirus Command Center, Will Expand Testing
The command center will have "complete authority" to use state resources in an effort to expand testing and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The case is connected to last month's Biogen conference in Boston that is responsible for the majority of the cases across Massachusetts.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Man Found Shot To Death In Beverly Home: DA
Authorities said the 50-year-old man was found by officers Friday evening.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Cases Increase As Large Gatherings Prohibited
The Boston Archdiocese has suspended daily and Sunday Masses after Gov. Charlie Baker's restriction on large gatherings.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools To Close For 2 Weeks
Melrose Public Schools will close for two weeks, and the closures could be extended.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Marathon Rescheduled To New Date Over Coronavirus
The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled for April 20, was postponed for the first time in its 124-year history over coronavirus fears.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Schools Closing For Up To Month
Massachusetts, along with the rest of the country, is grinding to an unprecedented halt due to coronavirus fears. Here's the latest.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Announces Sweeping Measures To Battle Coronavirus
The city is shutting down school events to the public, closing Memorial Hall for more than a month and more.
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