Archive for May 2020
This infectious-disease professor knows about Covid-19 spread, but can’t explain how his blog post went viral
A University of Massachusetts Dartmouth infectious-disease professor has become something of an overnight internet sensation after publishing a blog post about high-risk situations that could lead to covid-19 infections. The post that grabbed the attention of millions of readers outlined the risks of transmission as businesses start to reopen. Read More
Read MoreWaltham biopharma plans new stock raise after $400M in January
One of Massachusetts’ emerging gene therapy players raised $400 million in January. Sensing a moment of good fortune, it’s raising more. Read More
Read MoreSBA, Treasury may change forgiveness rules, 8-week period for PPP borrowers, after all
The growing tension between lawmakers and federal agencies that oversee the historic business bailout program may be coming to a head. Read More
Read More‘Fear factor’: What top employers are weighing in the return to work
Massachusetts employers should prepare for psychological fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and plan to have a workplace testing strategy, two of the Bay State’s top employers said. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and how to enjoy commencement season
Good morning, friends. Here are the five things you need to know to start your Tuesday, plus how to keep that PPP loan, what I’m reading, and how to enjoy commencement season. Read More
Read MorePillPack competitor debuts in Boston
A venture-backed digital pharmacy that has been operating in one of the Covid-19’s pandemic epicenters is expanding to Boston. Read More
Read MoreU.S. small-business revenue is down 40%. In Boston, it’s nearly twice as bad.
Small businesses in and around Boston have lost a higher percentage of revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic than their counterparts in almost every other major U.S. metropolitan area, including hard-hit cities like New York, according to a new Harvard University–developed data tracker. Read More
Read MoreHigher ed commissioner: Coronavirus is bigger than past crises
The state’s commissioner of higher education believes this period in history is more consequential than past crises and moments of turbulence. Read More
Read MoreBoston considers street shutdowns to help restaurants
Could Boston officials shut down a North End street to vehicles as the city seeks to restart the economy and help businesses get back on their feet? It’s one of the ideas under consideration within City Hall. Read More
Read More‘This is mission critical for us’: Workbar races to be haven for workers when economy reopens
Workbar CEO Sarah Travers wants her Boston-based coworking company to be a space that’s as safe as someone’s home — and as productive as someone’s office. Read More
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