Highlights in The 016 Friday, April 3

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 3, 2020 - Filed in News - 2,033 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:15: 55 new cases in Worcester, 267 total, 41 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 5 in Leicester. Press conference video (38:01)

  +6:15: City-sponsored construction projects including schools, parks suspended until May

  +6:15: UMass Memorial Health Care CEO and his wife, a UMass Memorial doctor, to donate pay

  +6:15: AC Hotel in Worcester provides supplies, sustenance, shelter

  +6:15: State totals: 38 new deaths, 192 total, 1,436 new cases, 10,402 total, 62,962 tested. Story

  +6:15: Baker signs bill allowing restaurants to deliver beer, wine with food takeout/delivery

  +6:15: More states allowing SNAP benefits for online grocery orders

  +2:45: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President and CEO Tim Murray (9:36): Banks, Loans, and the 2020 Census

  +1:15: ‘Clap because we care’ for essential workers tonight in Mass.

  +1:15: Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel offering live stream of services

  +1:15: The story of how this week’s Patriotic mission for PPE unfolded

  +9:50: HC Professor: Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here's what that means

  +9:50: From Ross Mortgage: Busting 3 myths about not paying your mortgage

  +8:35: Here's where you can donate medical equipment in Worcester

  +8:35: Greater Worcester Community Foundation receives $250,000 from Barr Foundation

  +8:35: Worcester Regional Food Hub offering pick-up service of locally sourced products

  +8:35: Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos 

  -Outbreak at Jewish Healthcare Center: 3 residents pass away, 16 of 19 residents tested are positive, 2 pending, 1 negative, 6 staff test positive

  -47 new cases, 212 total in Worcester, 33 in Shrewsbury, 18 in Grafton, 11 in Holden, 4 in Leicester. Worcester press conference video (47:30)

  -40 UMass Memorial employees have tested positive, there are currently 27 patients in ICU

  -UMass Memorial looking for nursing students to help at DCU Center field hospital

  -CARES Act not nearly enough to save cities like Worcester

  -Worcester Together fund grows to $2.75M as Holy Cross students add $23K

  -Worcester Together announces over $150,000 in phase one funding

  -McGovern helps secure $4.9 million for Central and Western Massachusetts

  -WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (14:35): Ashley Carter, Farmers Market Program Coordinator, Regional Environmental Council

  -Large donation helps St. John's Food For The Poor in Worcester

  -Reflections and Updates from Holy Cross President Fr. Boroughs (4:55)

  -UMass Medical students get real-life lessons with new pandemic curriculum

  -Charlton 102-year-old's life spans two pandemics

  -State totals: 32 new deaths, 154 total, 1,228 new cases, 8,966 total, 56,608 tested. Story

  -Businesses urged to immediately apply for $349B bailout program before money runs out

  -Daily Chamber Communication Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 -- April 2

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  -15 deaths reported at Norwood nursing home, report says

  -3 more deaths reported by Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, more residents test positive

  -MCI Shirley prison on lockdown after inmate tests positive (:22)

  -Mass. unemployment claims spike another 22%. U.S. jobless claims skyrocket to 6.6 million

  -State adds 500 new staff to handle backed-up calls from unemployed

  -Mass. extends vehicle registrations for 2 months

  -ICYMI: Here’s when the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. hits peak, study shows

  -CDC to urge Americans to wear face masks in public (1:38)

  -Here’s a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus

  -On the lighter side: Petition to make Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, 'Sexiest Man Alive' gaining steam. Related: Dr. Fauci's face will soon be on bobblehead

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local group raises more than $40,000 to support COVID-19 response

  In Other News

  +8:35: Crash westbound on Pike in Charlton

  +8:35: April issue of Pulse Magazine is available in full online

  +8:35: Miss latest issue of Worcester Business Journal? Check out digital edition

  +8:35: Police see uptick in domestic violence reports as people stay home

  -Latest weather: Yuck

  -Opening Tiki Bar during pandemic, Worcester restaurateur upbeat

  -Restaurant beer, wine takeout bill passes Mass. House, Senate

  -UPDATED April 2: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery

  -New owner of Pregame on Park gets liquor, food, entertainment licenses

  -Worcester Housing Authority gets a permit for office project on Plantation St.

  -Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Here's what you can rent in Worcester for $1,500 a month

  -Today's deal: Buy a select TrueSteam Dishwasher at Better Electric and receive a Visa Prepaid Card

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

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