Coronavirus Live Blog

Andrew Cuomo on Twitter

BREAKING: NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE, RI and MA are launching a regional purchasing consortium to jointly procure PPE, tests, ventilators and other medical equipment. This will increase our market power and help prevent price-gouging. States are stronger when we work together.

Julianne Lima on Twitter

JUST IN: @MassDPH announces 158 more deaths and 1,824 new cases of #coronavirus in Massachusetts since yesterday. New totals: ▪️4,004 deaths ▪️68,087 cases FULL DETAILS ⬇️ https://t.co/wTI93Ob9St @boston25

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

COVID-19 cases: Boston: 9,055 MA: 60,265 US: 1,005,147 I want to remind everyone that behind each case number is a person, with a family. They are our neighbors, and we must ACT to protect them and others by #physicaldistancing and #stayinghome.

Steamship Authority on Twitter

Starting immediately, passengers will be required to use appropriate face coverings while on board SSA vessels. Any passengers who do not will be directed to sit outside or to another appropriate area. Read more here: https://t.co/jBCBCBKQMS

Charlie Baker on Twitter

Learn more from @MassDPH about why it's important to cover your face when out in public, to help slow the spread of #COVID19MA. MORE: https://t.co/oQ4tTweYYf

Cape League on Twitter

After careful consideration, the Cape Cod Baseball League Executive Committee has voted unanimously to cancel the 2020 season. For more info: https://t.co/UTtMBoM87h

Elizabeth Warren on Twitter

I'm grateful to the nurses and frontline staff who took care of him, but it's hard to know that there was no family to hold his hand or to say "I love you" one more time-and no funeral for those of us who loved him to hold each other close.

Charlie Baker on Twitter

At today's #COVID19MA update, @MassHHS Sec. Sudders and I outlined comprehensive steps our administration is taking to support nursing homes, which as we know are at higher risk for an outbreak of COVID-19. These include: ➡️$130 million in new funding ➡️Expanded mobile testing

Mass. Public Health on Twitter

Families with loved ones in nursing homes in Massachusetts can use this new hotline to get information and resources, coordinated across state agencies. Call anytime, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. ????: 617-660-5399 @MassHHS @Mass_EOEA #covid19MA

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

On nice days like this, many people want to visit @BostonParksDept, but to reduce the spread of #COVID19 in #Boston, we've made parks ONLY open for passive recreation like running and biking.

Charlie Baker on Twitter

Today, our administration announced a new Spanish-language form for unemployment assistance, part of our commitment to ensure COVID-19 resources and services are available to all communities. ➡️More details: https://t.co/R8emkgccds #COVID19MA https://t.co/5EIAXDs3rp

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

As we take daily steps to prevent over-capacity at hospitals, we also have to be prepared if this happens. The BCEC will now temporarily function as the Boston Hope Medical Center, with 1,000 beds for COVID-19 patients. #BostonHope #BostonStrong https://t.co/xABBrdbwPv

MBTA on Twitter

We want to thank our riders for doing their part & limiting travel to only essential trips. We continue to expand our efforts & enhance our protocols to better protect our employees & riders. As always, we will update you with messages from GM @spoftak & welcome your comments. https://t.co/TcxIcRMW6W

Charlie Baker on Twitter

Other announcements from today's #COVID19MA update: ➡️Having received key federal CARES Act guidance, @MassLWD is moving to add $600/week to eligible unemployment benefits ➡️@MassLtGov outlined key domestic violence and sexual assault resources ????MORE: https://t.co/mrpSqXRCqp

Boston Pops on Twitter

The 2020 Boston Pops spring season, scheduled for May 16 - June 13, has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of COVID-19. More details: https://t.co/wAwqMi8Jjp Watch a special message from Maestro Lockhart: https://t.co/JHFsrzNMq3

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

We are issuing a public health advisory in the @CityofBoston to everyone except essential workers to STAY AT HOME from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting tomorrow April 6.

Nicole Oliverio on Twitter

RIGHTNOW: @VP Mike Pence says the federal government is sending 100 ventilators to MA to help fight #COVID19 #Boston25

Charlie Baker on Twitter

The new Field Medical Station that we are launching at the @DCUCenter will be able to accommodate as many as 250 beds and will help us build out health care surge capacity as we confront the outbreak of COVID-19. ????MORE: https://t.co/9EkfQxetpS

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

In Boston, residents are staying home to protect their friends, family, healthcare workers, first responders and the most vulnerable. By staying home, you're helping us #FlattenTheCurve to stop the spread of #COVID19. Share who you stay home for. #IStayHomeFor #BosStayHome

marcus smart on Twitter

Corona Free as of two days ago. Cleared by Mass Dept of Health. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers and I'm doing the same for everyone that's been effected by this. Stay safe and stay together- apart! Much love!

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

As a City, we are committed to protecting all of our residents, including those experiencing homelessness, during the #COVID19 public health emergency. The @CityofBoston will provide 240 new beds for individuals experiencing homelessness during this crisis, with more to come.

Boston Parks and Recreation Department on Twitter

It's ok to kick a ball around with members of your immediate family. But please, no group sports where you will come into contact with others. #PhysicalDistancing #StayHomeSaveLives ????pickup ???? ???? team ⚽️ ???? ???? matches ???? street ???? ???? pickleball https://t.co/f8E719rZnI

BostonTransportation on Twitter

Today @marty_walsh announced some parking policy changes to help residents, small businesses and medical professionals during the Covid-19 emergency. https://t.co/FWluhMcdqS

Chris Sununu on Twitter

THREAD: Today, I announced that the State of New Hampshire will be issuing a Stay-at-Home order and directing all non-essential businesses that have not already voluntarily closed to end in-person and public-interacting operations by 11:59 PM tomorrow, March 27, 2020.

Brief19, your daily roundup of SARS-CoV-2. on Twitter

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS** Massachusetts becomes the first state to ask all medical schools to graduate all 4th year students early, all deans on board.

Boston Public Health on Twitter

Do you have supplies you'd like to donate to our first responders and public health partners who are on the front lines of the #COVID19 response? Visit: https://t.co/p3PgzPOuai and thank you for your generosity.

Charlie Baker on Twitter

Today we're introducing another way that you can stay connected and informed during the #COVID19 outbreak. ➡️????Text "COVIDMA" to 888-777 to receive COVID-19 text message alerts straight to your phone and stay up to date with the latest news + updates from the Commonwealth. https://t.co/Tof5DRokRQ

Charlie Baker on Twitter

➡️@MassDPH has made 89 deliveries of Strategic National Stockpile assets to health care facilities across the state. Over 750,000 masks, face shields, gowns + pairs of gloves have been delivered to MA from the national stockpile. ▶️FULL UPDATE from today https://t.co/YNGob6Sqyk

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

In just over a week, the Boston Resiliency Fund has raised over $17 million thanks to generous donations. We are almost at our goal of $20 million, which will support affected community members in our city. To learn more, please visit: https://t.co/lh29pr6scE

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

I am deeply saddened to learn of our first Boston resident, a man in his 90's, to pass from COVID-19.

Town of Nantucket on Twitter

The Nantucket Select Board & @ackhealthdept Dir. w endorsement by Board of Health have voted to issue a Stay at Home Order (aka "Shelter in Place Order"), effective 3/23 @ 5:00 PM through 4/6. go to https://t.co/RQ8xoBWrcB for full press release & FAQs #StayAtHome

Boston 25 News on Twitter

BREAKING: State health officials confirm the first coronavirus-related death in Massachusetts. More coronavirus coverage here --> https://t.co/04wl2Z8HJJ

ROCCC 911 Dispatch on Twitter

There are several scams coming out in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities are not going to houses to test citizens, there is no cure at this time to buy, and no one is calling and taking payments for testing. Contact 2-1-1 if you have any COVID-19 questions

Charlie Baker on Twitter

Activating @TheNationsFirst will support our efforts to keep residents safe + secure during the #COVID19 outbreak. The expertise of the National Guard will benefit our communities with logistical support as we continue to respond to this crisis ????DETAILS: https://t.co/ApkOtaEuYZ

The Home Depot on Twitter

We're so grateful for our associates and suppliers who are working diligently to provide communities with essential products. Read about our plans to close our stores at 6 p.m. daily and expand paid time off for associates. https://t.co/RPZP5eTbLk

RedCrossMA on Twitter

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Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

Yesterday, I announced a public health emergency in the @CityofBoston. This allows @HealthyBoston to increase the availability of staff and resources to allow for enhanced reporting, information and resources shared among Boston's health and medical community. https://t.co/ceQ2rrAmOe

@ShowcaseUS on Twitter

A note to our moviegoers. For more, visit https://t.co/6E3IgucGAN.

Chris Sununu on Twitter

THREAD: Today I am directing all schools in New Hampshire to transition to remote learning effectively immediately.

Mayor Marty Walsh on Twitter

Effective today, we are declaring a Public Health Emergency in the @CityofBoston.

MA Gaming Commission on Twitter

VOTE: Commissioners have voted unanimously to a temporary suspension of operations at @EncoreResortBH , @MGMSpringfield and @PlainridgePark. An expeditious and orderly shutdown process is underway. This decision will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Additional details to follow.

RIDeptEd on Twitter

As @GovRaimondo has just announced, April vacation for all Rhode Island public schools has been moved up to next week. All Rhode Island public schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.

Twin River Casino Hotel on Twitter

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