Highlights in The 016 Friday, March 27

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 27, 2020 - Filed in News - 2,738 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +7:15: Logan passenger departures down 76%

  +7:15: Disney parks to remain closed indefinitely

  +5:15: 17 new cases in Worcester, 55 total, 6 in Shrewsbury, 6 in Grafton, 5 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (32:30)

  +4:30: State totals: 823 new cases, 3,240 total, 35 deaths, 29,371 tested, 288 hospitalized

  +4:30: Gun Parlor in Worcester stays open despite governor’s order

  +4:30: ‘Now you’re infected,’ Putnam suspect says while coughing in trooper’s face

  +4:30: Walmart reports rise in sales of tops, not pants, during coronavirus

  +12:15: Local contractor donates $400k of medical equipment to Worcester hospitals

  +12:15: Radio Worcester (7:05) -- City Councilor Sean Rose talks Free Throws for your Community (Worcester Together Fundraiser)

  +12:15: Baker: All travelers entering Mass. must isolate for 14 days (2:30)

  +12:15: Why isn't Mass. releasing town-by-town data? (2:44)

  +12:15: Immediate need for nurses, respiratory therapists in Mass.

  +12:15: Boston Catholics OK to eat meat on Lent Fridays

  +7:00: Essential workers can get free daycare in Worcester

  -11 new cases in Worcester, 38 total, 5 in Shrewsbury, 5 in Grafton, 2 in Holden. Press conference video (22:16)

  -More patients in city are requiring intensive care. Related: Patients avoiding hospitals concerns Worcester Medical Director

  -New symptom: Stomach pain now appearing as only symptom for some confirmed cases

  -Worcester school nurses donate supplies (7 photos)

  -UMass Medical School accelerating graduation of fourth-year medical students

  -Radio Worcester (10:04) -- Dani Babineau on how pandemic is impacting Redemption Rock

  -WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (19:16) -- Allen Fletcher of Worcester Public Market

  -Reliant Foundation donates $116K to local health services

  -FLEXcon donates Hazmat suits, protective shields to UMass Memorial

  -Need propane? Travel trailer/motor home rental? Fuller RV is here to help

  -Worcester small businesses have until Friday to apply for $10,000 grants offered by city

  -'Don’t try to guess on who it is and put names out.' Spencer announces 2 positive tests 

  -State totals: 579 new cases, 2,417 total, 25 dead

  -Mass. rolls out measures to protect low-income renters, homeowners

  -U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record

  -This is why you shouldn't flush 'flushable' wipes

  -McDonald's reportedly yanking all-day breakfast menu

  -Scam alert: Beware calls asking for your information to receive stimulus checks

  -Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call

  -On the lighter side: Doughnuts with Dr. Anthony Fauci's face selling like hot cakes

  -Today's Heroes (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester makers 3D printing parts to convert CPR masks to N95 respirators

  In Other News

  +12:15: Worcester's own Ricky Duran Will Perform a Live One-Hour Show on Facebook and Instagram

  -UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery

  -Overnight: Three-alarm fire in three-decker off Park Ave.

  -Greater Worcester might be better primed for recovery from coronavirus recession than most areas of country

  -After Burncoat, Worcester East Middle and Grafton Street schools in line for replacement

  -Worcester-area student athletes adjusting to loss of spring season

  -Will Smith praises Worcester’s Joyner Lucas for tribute song to actor’s career

  -ICYMI: Death at Worcester County House of Correction profiled in WBUR investigation 'Dying on the sheriff's watch'. Audio (10:34)

  -Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Walkthrough of available units in Kelley Square Lofts (22:05)

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