Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, December 28th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Get a free rapid test in Worcester at vaccination clinic

  +6:00: January will be "a really, really hard month" as Omicron fuels spike in infections, expert says

  +6:00: South Africa study suggests Omicron infection could boost immunity

  +2:00: What should you do if you test positive or were exposed during the holidays?

  +2:00: Worcester County cases increased by 5,141 this week

  -"We're just going nonstop": Long line for testing in Worcester (1:35). Article

  -Vaccincation/booster clinics this week at Worcester Senior Center. Walk-up testing and vaccinations at Mercantile Center in Worcester

  -Wednesday's Bruins-Senators game latest to be postponed

  -ICYMI: Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers

  -Massachusetts averaged 4,327 cases since Friday as state nears 1 million-case milestone

  -Dr. Fauci recommends avoiding large gatherings on New Year’s Eve

  -Connecticut to distribute at-home tests, N95 masks

  -CDC recommends shorter isolation and quarantine periods for all

  -Doctor reacts to CDC's updated quarantine guidance

  -Face masks and Omicron: What to know about cloth, surgical, N95 and KN95 masks 

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Freezing rain this morning yields to unseasonably mild, high of 43 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester Walgreens property sells for $8.8 million

  +6:00: Great Brook Valley residents say improved park, after-school programs would benefit city youth

  +2:00: Downtown Worcester restaurant development listed for sale for $5.7 million

  +2:00: Residents call for council to nix zoning change for Brattle Stop in Worcester

  +2:00: Worcester company added to NASDAQ Biotech Index

  +2:00: Wanted man found with gun in Worcester

  +2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 28th

  +2:00: Driver escapes injury after truck crashes through guardrail in Hubbardston

  +2:00: Ed Humphries’ newest play, "Dad's Dance," set for Gateway Players in February

  -Proposed Worcester development dramatically reduced in size

  -62-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after pedestrian crash in Worcester

  -Saint Vincent Hospital reopens 12 behavioral health beds as nurses strike approaches possible end (:25). Article

  -Mass. restaurants bring back igloos for winter dining; here’s where to find them

  -Worcester area couple married 74 years dies a day apart

  -City Clerk's office at 801 Main Street closed through January 7th because of staffing issues

  -Fun violations of Worcester’s municipal ordinances 

  -New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' podcast (1:09:14): Top 5 Whiskies of 2021. Earlier: Nos. 6-10, Nos. 11-20.

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -WCCA-TV's ''Coffee with Konnie" (29:38): Jo and Huck Truesdell, Tidewater Books

  -WCCA-TV's "Ramona Interviews" (29:15): Ralph Shapiro, President, Retired Men's Club of Greendale

  -Tribute to a member of the last class of St. Stephen's High School who worked for the same company for 46 years

  -Reminder: No delay in trash and recycling pickup this week in Worcester

  -Top 10 worst products for Mass. consumers in 2021

  -ICYMI: Man shot multiple times on Christmas morning in Worcester, police investigating

  -UMass Memorial delivers 8 babies on Christmas Day (:25). Article

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury school operates food pantry for area families

  -GoFundMe created for retired Grafton police sergeant whose home was damaged in Christmas Day blaze

  -Holden election nomination papers available January 4th

  -Sports: Updated AFC standings, playoff scenarios after Week 16

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Bravehearts sponsor Baseball at the Oval skating today on Worcester Common

  -Bravehearts bring back Joe Pesce for 4th season (:18)

  -ECHL postpones Railers game Monday night

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 11

  -Timberwolves beat Celtics, 108-103 

  -Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)

  -Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston

  -Business: Mass. minimum wage increases with start of new year

  -3-month free DGC Gratitude Program begins January 1st

  -Colleges: Holy Cross examines the sites on campus once occupied by the Nipmuc in documentary 

  -National: Shooter kills 4, injures officer in Denver area, police say

  -Man fatally shoots his grandmother, father’s girlfriend as family exchanges Christmas gifts, police say

  -Death of teen killed by stray cop bullet at Burlington Coat Factory is ruled a homicide

  -New England: Man charged with wrong-way driving with unrestrained child in front seat

  -Mass. not shut down, but slowing down

  -Tragic: Texas kids found alone on Christmas after parents' murder-suicide 

  -Shopping/Deals: Best Amazon deals you can still score after Christmas 

  -Health: Flu is making a comeback in U.S. after an unusual year off 

  -Homes: The weirdest homes for sale in 2021 

  -TV/Streaming: The 5 worst TV shows of 2021 

  -Celebrity: Oliva Munn and John Mulaney share first photo of newborn son 

  -Animals: Goats at this Gardner farm will eat your Christmas tree for you 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse goes beyond duty and rescues a hospitalized patient's dog from the shelter 

  -Meanwhile, Scotland to pardon 3,837 innocent "witches" — 300 years later 

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