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Top Boston news: All day care programs ordered to close; hospitals say spread of virus accelerates

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Published on March 19, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Hospitals say spread of coronavirus in Boston appears to be accelerating

Hospitals in Greater Boston say the spread of coronavirus appears to be accelerating, based on the number of patients they've seen in recent days. The Boston Globe surveyed several hospitals, and most reported seeing an uptick in coronavirus patients on Tuesday. 

Read the full story on NBC10 Boston.

Massive lines of people form outside RMV locations, despite coronavirus concerns

Hundreds of people lined up outside RMV locations in Massachusetts on Wednesday, despite coronavirus concerns. Eight of the state’s 30 RMV locations, including Brockton, Worcester, and Boston, reopened after temporarily shutting down to serve customers who were unable to do business online or by mail.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Gisele Bundchen bids farewell to Boston

Tom Brady’s departure from the Patriots obviously affects not only him and the football team, but also his entire family.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

Gov. Baker orders closure of all day care programs

Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered the closure of all day care and child care programs in Massachusetts in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. 

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Mayor says no shelter-in-place planned, but monitoring coronavirus ‘hour by hour’

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said he does not currently see the need for a shelter-in-place order in Boston, but the city continues to monitor the situation.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.


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