Highlights in The 016 Monday, March 30

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 30, 2020 - Filed in News - 3,735 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: FEMA sending refrigerated trucks to NYC

  +6:00: Cases expected to double in Worcester by end of week

  +5:05: 15 new cases in Worcester, 101 total, 20 more in Shrewsbury, 16 in Grafton, 7 in Holden, 2 in Leicester. Press conference video (22:27)

  +4:45: State totals: 797 new cases, 5,752 total, 56 deaths, 42,793 tests, 453 hospitalized

  +4:00: Radio Worcester (15:29): Dr. Michael Hirsh gives a Coronavirus update for March 30

  +4:00: Radio Worcester (9:54): Tim Murray talks Coronavirus Economic Relief for Local Businesses

  +4:00: WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (26:33)

  +4:00: WRTA bus drivers picket, ask for rear-entry boarding to ensure social distancing; most routes now at fewer than 6 riders

  +4:00: For College Seniors, 2020 Will Be Hard to Forget

  +4:00: Chamber postpones Worcester Women's Leadership Conference

  +4:00: Macy's to furlough 130,000 workers

  +8:30: Radio Worcester (8:03): Worcester Together fund surpasses $2.5M

  -11 new cases in Worcester, 86 total. Press conference video (8:42)

  -ICYMI: Strike threatens deliveries from Worcester-area stores

  -Coronavirus changes Augustus' focus, not his responsibilities

  -Worcester assisted living facility creates 'safe visit' for residents, families

  -Teachers at a Worcester school made this heartwarming video for students (2:55)

  -Worcester funeral home puts in precautions during pandemic

  -Non-essential businesses in Worcester hope to be there when it's over

  -Someone left these signs on utility poles outside Auburn Police station

  -State totals: 698 new cases, 4,955 total, 48 deaths, 39,066 tested, 399 hospitalized. Story

  -Recreational marijuana businesses wanted to be declared 'essential' so they can open

  -Mass. companies can donate, sell protective equipment through online portal

  -Fauci's dire prediction: U.S. could see up to 200K coronavirus deaths, millions infected

  -Rhode Island repeals 'unconstitutional' order targeting New Yorkers

  -Federal government extends social distancing guidelines until April 30

  -Elderly woman in New York dies after being shoved for not social distancing

  -Should people without symptoms wear masks as a preventative measure?

  -Engineer in Conn. makes public his working design for 3D printing ventilator splitter in case of emergency

  -American Red Cross facing severe blood shortage

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

  -Mystery diner leaves $10,000 tip at Florida restaurant day before everyone laid off

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Auburn 6 year old gets parade after birthday party canceled

  In Other News

  +6:00: WooSox co-owner adds to Worcester holdings

  +5:05: Worcester Police arrest 6 after breaking up party Friday night on May St.

  +4:45: 85,000 Sq. Foot Building on Clark St. in Worcester Sells for $13M

  +4:00: Worcester Fire Department taking extra precautions, asks residents to do same

  +8:30: Construction equipment blaze overnight in Millbury

  -Latest weather: Another cool late March day ahead

  -On probation for Worcester shooting, 26-year-old man arrested on new gun charges

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -'I've been this way since day one': Worcester rapper Joyner

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

  -Taco Bell giving away free tacos on Tuesday

  -Today's deal: ICYMI: Worcester auto repair shop offering free oil changes to hospital workers

  -Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know

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  +8:30: Construction equipment blaze overnight in Millbury

  -Worcester nursing home 1st in state to move residents to establish coronavirus treatment center

  -Millions of workers in the U.S. won’t be getting stimulus checks

  -Gun Parlor in Worcester stays open despite governor’s order

  -'A complete shock': Residents being moved from Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center (1:49)

  -Local contractor donates $400k of medical equipment to Worcester hospitals

  -20 new cases in Worcester, 75 total plus 14 in Shrewsbury, 11 in Grafton, 6 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (23:24)

  -How to tell the difference between allergies, the flu and coronavirus

  -‘Now you’re infected,’ Putnam suspect says while coughing in trooper’s face

  -Calif. teen dies of coronavirus, was turned away with no insurance

  -Major disaster declaration for Massachusetts