Baker Extends School Closures As Coronavirus Cases Continue To Climb

All schools in Massachusetts will remain closed until at least May 4. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order yesterday to extend the existing shutdown.

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths continues to rise in the state. Officials reported more than 1,800 confirmed cases yesterday.

For more on the pandemic, WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes was joined by business reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka.