Archive for May 2020
From hospitals to doctor offices, here’s what health care will look like for now
Massachusetts hospitals, community health centers, and doctor’s offices will start resuming some routine operations over the next couple weeks, but with a host of new precautions and stipulations, they’ll look anything but normal. Read More
Read MoreFor colleges, fall semester discussions are ‘ongoing,’ Baker says
Gov. Charlie Baker said he expects the question of whether residential campuses should open in September to be resolved “at some point in the next four to five weeks.” Read More
Read MoreHere’s how Gov. Baker plans to reopen the Mass. economy
Manufacturing, construction and some health care activities are able to restart immediately, with corporate offices and other businesses allowed to open their doors May 25, all under tight restrictions. Read More
Read MoreWatch: Gov. Baker unveils details of economic reopening
Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled his administration’s plan to reopen the Massachusetts economy. Read More
Read MoreModerna says Covid-19 vaccine boosted antibodies in early-stage trial
The Cambridge company said its vaccine produced the same or greater amounts of virus-fighting antibodies than people who have recovered from Covid-19. Read More
Read MoreA vaccine made at your bedside? A Boston-area startup thinks its possible
Cell therapy firm SQZ Biotechnologies Co. has spent the last several years partnering with drug giant Roche on cancer treatments. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and the million-mask challenge
Good morning, friends. Professional sports took its baby steps forward this weekend, and our state begins reopening today. Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday, and a million-mask challenge from a local manufacturer. Read More
Read MoreMass. reopening will start with places of worship, construction, manufacturing
While many businesses anxiously await details from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker regarding the state’s four-phase reopening plan, we now know it will start with places of worship, construction and manufacturing. Read More
Read MoreMany Boston construction sites can reopen today — including the South Station tower
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was the first mayor of a large U.S. city to shut down construction to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Many projects can begin again starting today. Read More
Read MoreBrooks Brothers plans for hundreds of layoffs at Haverhill plant
The company pivoted to producing masks and gowns at the factory in March as the pandemic caused shutdowns of its retail locations and its customer base began to work from home. Now it’s warning employees that it may be shutting it down altogether. Read More
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