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Top Boston news: UMASS, BU move classes online; State House cancels public events; more

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Published on March 12, 2020
Top Boston news: UMASS, BU move classes online; State House cancels public events; morePhoto: Robert Lowe/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

UMASS, BU among schools moving classes online

Major colleges in Massachusetts -- including the entire University of Massachusetts system -- said Wednesday they would move to online classes amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. 

Read the full story on NBC10 Boston.

No students, no business: How local businesses are dealing with impact of coronavirus fears

Boston 25 walked around to several restaurants and talked to businesses. It's the same story all around: The coronavirus is having a huge impact everywhere you go.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

70 coronavirus cases linked to Biogen’s Boston meeting

Ninety-two coronavirus cases have been reported in Massachusetts thus far. Health officials announced Tuesday that 70 of the 92 presumptive and confirmed cases are associated with the employee conference Biogen held in Boston last month. 

Read the full story on NBC10 Boston.

Boston reacts to canceling of St. Patrick's Day Parade 

Many in South Boston are planning to make the best of St. Patrick's Day weekend, despite the coronavirus threat that forced the city to call off the iconic parade.

Read the full story on NBC10 Boston.

State House cancels public events, evaluates session options

The State House will remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak, but life is changing under the Golden Dome in an effort to protect employees and visitors. 

Read the full story on www.sentinelandenterprise.com.


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