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A scientist presents an antibody test for coronavirus in a laboratory of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) at the InfectoGnostics research campus in Jena, Germany. (Jens Meyer/AP)

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Harvard Immunologist: No Widespread Antibody Testing For Another Month, At Least

Dr. Michael Mina, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard specializing in immunology and infectious diseases, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the continued bottleneck in testing for coronavirus in Massachusetts.

Teaching Without A Classroom: Four Educators Reflect On How They're Adapting During The Pandemic
As COVID-19 Cases Mount In Chelsea, City Leaders Cry For Help
Drawing Blanks: How Art Models Are Coping During the Coronavirus
Today's Weather: Clouds, Some Sun And A Spot Shower
'Locking Ourselves Down In This Bunker': Child With Paralysis And Nurses Live Out Pandemic Under One Roof
'It's Not The Typical Battle': Mass. National Guard Takes On New Mission Of Testing For Coronavirus At Nursing Homes

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State Surpasses 500 Deaths From COVID-19; Governor Calls Unemployment Filings Resulting From Pandemic 'Staggering'

WBUR's Steve Brown spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about the day's developments related to the coronavirus.

CommonHealth

05:379 hours ago

A sign at Margolis Pharmacy in Chelsea indicates in Spanish that they do not have many of the items necessary for people to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Massachusetts Publicará Página Web Para Desempleados En Español

El Departamento de Atención al Desempleado de Massachussets lanzará una plataforma Web que permitirá a miles de hispanohablantes en Massachussets aplicar a beneficios en su lengua nativa.

10 hours ago

Andrew "Andy" Wong was an MBTA worker who died due to COVID-19 (Courtesy Boston Carmen's Union)

MBTA Worker Dies From COVID-19, Union Says

MBTA employee Andrew Wong passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. He was an inspector and worked for the T for 22 years.

Bostonomix

Apr 9, 2020

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh at a press conference in front of City Hall. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

12 Banks Agree To Defer Mortgage Payments For Homeowners In Boston

The banks have agreed not to charge late fees, not report the missed payments to credit reporting agencies and not require the missed payments be paid back in a lump...

Bostonomix

Apr 9, 2020

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and other House Democrats arrive to meet with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 11. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Pressley: 'Vulnerable Workers' Deserve Paid Sick Leave In Next Coronavirus Relief Deal

Plus, Markey raises privacy concerns over reports of Trump efforts for coronavirus surveillance system.

Apr 9, 2020

A young boy pays his respects to Mary Foley, waving a flag as her funeral procession passes. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How Your Neighbors Are Connecting And Helping Out During The Coronavirus Crisis

We take your calls on acts of kindness in your community right now.

Radio Boston

20:41Apr 9, 2020

Boston EMS wheels a patient into the emergency entrance at Boston Medical Center. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Baker Signs New Orders To Bolster Medical Staff Ahead Of COVID-19 Case Surge

One will make it easier for foreign-educated doctors to get licensed in Massachusetts, another will allow nursing school graduates and those in their final semester to practice, while directly supervised.

CommonHealth

Apr 9, 2020

In this Jan. 31, 2019 photo, students walk on the Northeastern University campus in Boston. (Rodrique Ngowi/AP)

Northeastern Joins Growing List Of Colleges To House First Responders

Boston-area colleges and universities are offering dorm space to medical professionals and first responders who want to protect their families from COVID-19.

Edify

Apr 9, 2020

Gov. Baker's Daily Briefing On The State's Coronavirus Response, Unemployment

We bring you Gov. Charlie Baker's daily coronavirus briefing from the State House. Plus, WBUR's Anthony Brooks provides analysis of the governor's remarks.

Radio Boston

Apr 9, 2020

Bex and Vanessa Kennedy sit with their German Shepard Niko in front of a yarn sculpture on the fence in Boston Common. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Taking Care Of Each Other During The Coronavirus Crisis

Plus, how are nonprofits continuing their mission in the face of the outbreak?

Radio Boston

47:23Apr 9, 2020

Radio Boston

Celebrating Passover And Easter In The Time Of Social Distancing

In Massachusetts and across the world, people are stuck in their homes, distancing themselves to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So what does that mean...

Radio Boston

13:07Apr 9, 2020

Coronavirus Poses Challenge To Local Nonprofits

We check in with two local nonprofits about how they're working to continue their missions.

Radio Boston

13:33Apr 9, 2020

Gov. Baker's Daily Briefing On The State's Coronavirus Response

Plus, WBUR's Anthony Brooks brings us analysis of the governor's remarks.

Radio Boston

38:25Apr 8, 2020

Bernie Sanders receives a warm welcome from supporters on a cold Boston Common. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders Suspends 2020 Campaign For President

Radio Boston

71:15Apr 8, 2020

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A strong line of storms will push through southern New England later Thursday. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Storm's A-Brewin'

Showers and storms are likely later today with some severe weather possible.

Apr 9, 2020

AG Healey Will Investigate Holyoke Soldiers Home

Attorney General Maura Healey launched her own investigation Wednesday into the state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home, where at least 25 veterans have died since late March amid an outbreak of the...

Apr 8, 2020

The immigration detention center at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office in Dartmouth, Mass. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Federal Judge Releases ICE Detainees From Bristol County On A Rolling Basis Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The lawsuit leading to the releases follows several letters written by ICE detainees held by the Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson. The detainees cited concerns of overcrowding and the inability...

Apr 8, 2020

A long line of people wait to gain entrance into Trader Joe’s in Assembly Square. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Gov. Baker Taking Steps To Prevent Food Store Overcrowding

The Baker administration plans to call for the number of people allowed in a grocery store at one time to be limited to 40% of the store's capacity in an...

Apr 8, 2020

Longtime friend Cheryl Bento salutes as the hearse carrying Mary Foley’s body passes by Sunrise Senior Living in Arlington where Foley used to live. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Arlington Residents Line Mass. Ave. In Honor Of 93-Year-Old Air Force Veteran

"During these trying times, we, as a community, must not forget the service and sacrifice of others," Arlington Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said in a statement, which also asked residents...

02:43Apr 8, 2020

State Police Academy To Close, Offer Accelerated Online Training

The Massachusetts State Police Academy is shutting down its physical operation and will provide accelerated online training so new troopers can help respond to the coronavirus outbreak, officials said.

Apr 8, 2020

A sole pedestrian crosses Lansdowne Street which would normally be bustling with Boston Red Sox baseball fans watching the team's first game of the season being played in Toronto on Opening Day at bars around Fenway Park, March 26, 2020.(David Goldman/AP)

Injured Athletes, Sports Leaders Face Ethical Issues Amid Pandemic

The pandemic is drawing attention to a number of ethical questions in the sports world, such as whether elective surgeries for athletes, like Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale's Tommy John...

04:19Apr 8, 2020

Without A Strong Partner In Washington, Charlie Baker And His Fellow Governors Are On Their Own

Gov. Baker has received praise for his efforts to secure equipment for hospitals and health care workers, in spite of counter moves by the federal government. But Baker's decision making...

04:34Apr 8, 2020

Two areas of rain add up to half an inch or so of water by Thursday night. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: The Start Of An Unsettled Period

Wet weather Wednesday and Thursday will be followed by sunnier days heading into the weekend.

Apr 8, 2020

Get And Give Help: Your Guide To Navigating Coronavirus

We've compiled a list of resources from federal, state, city and private sources -- along with expertise and ideas gathered by WBUR -- to help you weather the slow-moving crisis....

Apr 7, 2020