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Ayanna Pressley Says Massachusetts 'Isn't Ready To Reopen'
The congresswoman wasn't the only person to question the speed at which the state plans to reopen.
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Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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How Much CARES Act Money MA Municipalities Can Get
The $502 million can only be used to reimburse money spent specifically due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Deaths Near 6,000 In First Report Of Phase 1
There was a drop in deaths but an increase in infection rate in the new-look update.
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MA Reopening: Roadmap Detailed, Businesses Given Dates
Hairdressers and barbershops reopen next week; restaurants, hospitality won't reopen until phase two; full reopening could be nine weeks.
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MA Company Says Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Has 'Potential'
Cambridge-based Moderna released the results of its first phase of testing and said its third phase will begin in July.
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These MA Industries Will Be Allowed To Reopen In Phase 1
A memo obtained by The Boston Globe shows a limited number of operations that will be allowed to resume as soon as Monday.
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Melrose Spring Street Sweeping Schedule 2020
Check out the schedule and move your vehicle when it's your area's scheduled time for street sweeping.
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Keep Plummeting, But Deaths Hold Steady
There were once again promising and painful numbers in the state's daily coronavirus update.
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Salute Your 2020 Melrose Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
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MA Eyes Huge Coronavirus Testing Increase, Would Be World Leader
Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a roadmap that would get Massachusetts to 75,000 tests performed per day by the end of the year.
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Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, Low Tornado Risk In Forecast
Friday's temperatures will be in the high 70s, but you'll want to enjoy it sooner than later.
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Baker Mum On MA Businesses Reopening, Keeps Eye On Long Game
Gov. Charlie Baker was again peppered with questions about what Massachusetts businesses will be allowed to reopen Monday.
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Rare Coronavirus-Related Illness In Children Reaches MA
A panel from Boston Children's Hospital has detailed pediatric inflammatory syndrome potentially associated with the coronavirus.
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Melrose Elections Will Look Much Different This Year
Significant state and local changes are being considered to help ensure safe voting during the coronavirus.
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Businesses That Can Reopen May 18 Won't Know Until ... May 18
Gov. Charlie Baker said Massachusetts businesses allowed to reopen in the first phase likely won't know until the statewide closure ends.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
MA Company Gets 'Fast Track' For Coronavirus Vaccine Development
The Food and Drug Administration gave Cambridge-based Moderna the "Fast Track" designation as it moves into its second phase of testing.
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Waltham, MA|News|
MA's Robot Dog Is Enforcing Social Distancing At A Shanghai Park
A robot dog patrolling parks to enforce human social distancing? The future sure is wild.
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What MA Businesses Could Reopen In Phase 1
A look at how some other hard-hit states have started reopening could offer some hints at what Massachusetts industries get the green light.
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MLB's Pitch: Red Sox Return 4th of July At Empty Fenway Park
Major League Baseball is proposing a radically different, much-shortened season that would begin in early July.
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'The New Normal': MA Details 4-Phase Approach To Reopening State
Massachusetts officials also released mandatory workplace safety standards businesses must abide by.
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