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Top Boston news: Mayor: Talks of reopening economy May 1 'irresponsible'; subway ridership down 90%

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Published on April 14, 2020
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Mayor calls talks of reopening economy May 1 ‘irresponsible’

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said federal officials are being "completely irresponsible" by talking about reopening the economy amid the pandemic. He said a surge in cases in Massachusetts is expected over the next approximately two weeks.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

Boston Medical Center ER doctor shares update from COVID-19 front lines

State Rep. Jon Santiago, who also works in the emergency ward, said he and his colleagues at the Boston hospital have seen an uptick in the number of patients with the novel coronavirus.

Read the full story on Boston.com.

Aquarium seals not used to masked trainers

Getting the seals used to the masks trainers are wearing takes some doing.

Read the full story on www.fbherald.com.

Coronavirus shutdown triggers 90% drop in MBTA subway ridership

MBTA ridership has dramatically plummeted in the last few weeks, as people work from home amid the pandemic and the shutdown of non-essential offices, T officials reported on Monday.

Read the full story on www.sentinelandenterprise.com.


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