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Boston Adds 240 More Beds To House City's Homeless Population During Outbreak

He also announced that Boston would be adding hundreds more beds to house those who are homeless, allowing them a place to isolate and recuperate if they fall ill.

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Inmate cells at Barnstable County Correctional Facility. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

As Pandemic Worsens, Mass. High Court Hearing Could Spur Correctional Facilities To Release More Prisoners

Some Massachusetts sheriffs say they are already considering whether some prisoners can be released to stem the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.

Mar 27, 2020

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and other House Democrats arrive to meet with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who is moving swiftly toward House passage of a coronavirus aid package possibly this week, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Tests Negative For Coronavirus

The Massachusetts Democrat says she is recovering from the flu, but is feeling much better.

Mar 27, 2020

The thrift shop Boomerang , like many small stores in Central Square, closed before Governor Baker’s mandate. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Explainer: How Unemployment Insurance Is Changing Under The Coronavirus

Here are some key points to keep in mind as you or people you know try to claim unemployment.

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03:54Mar 27, 2020

In this image from video, members of the House stand after they passed the coronavirus stimulus package on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 27, 2020. (House Television via AP)

The $2 Trillion Federal Stimulus Plan Will Help Massachusetts, But Lawmakers Say It's Only A Start.

Under the plan, most Massachusetts residents will get cash payments of $1,200 directly from the government. Couples will get $2,400, plus another $500 per child. Those payment will go to...

Mar 27, 2020

The entrance for people with appointments of the COVID-19 testing station at Suffolk Downs. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Boston Opens First-Responders Only COVID-19 Testing Site At Suffolk Downs

A dedicated testing facility for Boston's coronavirus first responders will open at Suffolk Downs in East Boston this weekend, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced at a press conference Friday.

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Mar 27, 2020

Man Arrested After Woman's Body Found In Mashpee Apartment

A Massachusetts man is facing a murder charge in the death of a woman whose body was found in a Cape Cod apartment, prosecutors said.

Mar 27, 2020

Dr. Molly Hayes, a lung specialist who directs the medical intensive care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. (Courtesy)

Boston Doctor's Up-Close View Of COVID-19: It Can Get Bad Fast, Last Long, And Hit The Young

A doctor in the thick of the coronavirus battle, the director of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center unit who is treating some of the sickest patients, shares her on-the-ground...

CommonHealth

03:23Mar 27, 2020

New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Emptied Clinics And Hospitals Prepare For New Purpose In COVID-19 Pandemic

Beds at speciality health care facilities may soon be filled with patients without COVID-19 that have come over from other hospitals. That clears space from larger facilities that are better...

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Mar 27, 2020

The Massachusetts State House and flag. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. Extends Tax Deadline To July 15, Mirroring Federal Government

Massachusetts is extending the deadline to file income taxes by three months, to July 15, because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 27, 2020

Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark, D-Mass., on Jan. 23, 2019. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Rep. Clark: House Republicans May Slow Relief Package Vote, But Approval Is Likely

"We've heard that some members on the Republican side, they want to object," Clark told WBUR. "We believe we have enough members back here to form a quorum that would...

09:09Mar 27, 2020

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What Does Sports Fandom Look Like In The Era Of Social Distancing?

Radio Boston's Chris Citorik discusses what sports fans are doing as coronavirus upsets the industry.

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10:52Mar 27, 2020

Week In Review: Assessing The State's Coronavirus Response So Far

We speak with our Week In Review panelists and take listener calls on whether the extreme measures put in place by Gov. Charlie Baker will...

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37:35Mar 27, 2020

An empty MBTA Green Line train en route to Government Center. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Massachusetts Grounds To A Near Halt To Limit Spread Of Coronavirus

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48:27Mar 27, 2020

'Dying On The Sheriff's Watch' Tells Stories Of Inmates Suffering From Poor Medical Care In Mass. County Jails

We speak with WBUR's investigations team on their series, "Dying On The Sheriff's Watch," which tells the stories of people who suffered from dire medical...

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11:30Mar 26, 2020

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Bristol County Jail and House of Correction in Dartmouth. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Class Action Suit Calls For Release Of ICE Detainees In Bristol County Amid Coronavirus Fears

The suit claims, among other things, that ICE detainees do not have enough soap and toilet paper and that new detainees are being admitted into the facilities without COVID-19 testing...

Mar 27, 2020

Highs between 55 and 60 will be common this afternoon. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: A Stunner Of A Friday

A glorious day is on tap with sunshine and highs near 60 degrees.

Mar 27, 2020

Gov. Charlie Baker holds a coronavirus update press conference in the Gardner Auditorium at the State House on March 26, 2020. (Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe)

Baker Requests Federal Disaster Assistance, Asks Med Schools To Graduate Students Early

Massachusetts has submitted a request through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for federal disaster assistance, Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday during a daily coronavirus press conference.

Mar 26, 2020

U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III questions Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar during a House Commerce subcommittee hearing on the budget and coronavirus. (Susan Walsh/AP)

'We Are Out Of Time': JK3 Calls For Nationwide Shelter-In-Place Order

Legislating in a time of coronavirus: House leaders hope to approve the Senate-passed $2 trillion emergency relief package by voice vote. That’s so lawmakers don’t have to come back to...

Mar 26, 2020

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Ethics Panel Finds State Senator Campaigned With Public Resources

The Senate Ethics Committee recommended Thursday that Sen. Dean Tran be physically separated from his staff and removed from his post as assistant minority whip for campaign violations.

Mar 26, 2020

Court To Weigh Release Of Jail Inmates Amid Pandemic

The Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments over the phone next Tuesday, after an emergency petition was filed by public defenders and defense attorneys.

Mar 26, 2020

Mass. House, Senate Differ On Bill Empowering Nurses

The bill seeks to address the threat of a shortage of doctors to care for coronavirus patients by allowing a variety of advanced practice nurses to treat patients without the...

Mar 26, 2020

US Congresswoman from Mass. Ayanna Pressley speaks to a group of Elizabeth Warren supporters at a campaign event at West High School in Iowa City. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Rep. Pressley Awaiting Coronavirus Test Results

A spokesperson said Pressley "sought professional medical treatment out of an abundance of caution" after experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Mar 26, 2020

A storm Sunday may bring rain to the region. (Courtesy:Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Hold Out for A Sunny Afternoon

Sunshine is back today along with somewhat milder temperatures.

Mar 26, 2020

Gevvie Stone, of United States, smiles after receiving her silver medal in the women's single sculls during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Local Olympians and Paralympians Disappointed, But Relieved, At Olympics Postponement

Local athletes are among thousands worldwide with Olympic dreams deferred because of the coronavirus.

Mar 25, 2020

All Things Considered

Boston Adds 240 More Beds To House City's Homeless Population During Outbreak

As Pandemic Worsens, Mass. High Court Hearing Could Spur Correctional Facilities To Release More Prisoners

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Tests Negative For Coronavirus

Explainer: How Unemployment Insurance Is Changing Under The Coronavirus

The $2 Trillion Federal Stimulus Plan Will Help Massachusetts, But Lawmakers Say It's Only A Start.

Boston Opens First-Responders Only COVID-19 Testing Site At Suffolk Downs

Man Arrested After Woman's Body Found In Mashpee Apartment

Boston Doctor's Up-Close View Of COVID-19: It Can Get Bad Fast, Last Long, And Hit The Young

Emptied Clinics And Hospitals Prepare For New Purpose In COVID-19 Pandemic

Mass. Extends Tax Deadline To July 15, Mirroring Federal Government

Rep. Clark: House Republicans May Slow Relief Package Vote, But Approval Is Likely

What Does Sports Fandom Look Like In The Era Of Social Distancing?

Week In Review: Assessing The State's Coronavirus Response So Far

Massachusetts Grounds To A Near Halt To Limit Spread Of Coronavirus

'Dying On The Sheriff's Watch' Tells Stories Of Inmates Suffering From Poor Medical Care In Mass. County Jails

Class Action Suit Calls For Release Of ICE Detainees In Bristol County Amid Coronavirus Fears

Today's Weather: A Stunner Of A Friday

Baker Requests Federal Disaster Assistance, Asks Med Schools To Graduate Students Early

'We Are Out Of Time': JK3 Calls For Nationwide Shelter-In-Place Order

Ethics Panel Finds State Senator Campaigned With Public Resources

Court To Weigh Release Of Jail Inmates Amid Pandemic

Mass. House, Senate Differ On Bill Empowering Nurses

Rep. Pressley Awaiting Coronavirus Test Results

Today's Weather: Hold Out for A Sunny Afternoon

Local Olympians and Paralympians Disappointed, But Relieved, At Olympics Postponement