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Hampden
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COVID-19 Masks To Be Worn In More Situations, For Longer Under New Regs COVID-19 Masks To Be Worn In More Situations, For Longer Under New Regs
Covid-19 Masks To Be Worn In More Situations, For Longer Under New Regs People are required to wear their face masks for longer and in more situations under the newest economic restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. On Sunday, Dec. 13, Massachusetts rolled back the economy to Step 1 of Phase 3 - a move that reduces restaurant capacity, and closes indoor performance spaces, among other things, according to an outline provided by the Governor's office. Patrons in restaurants must now wear masks unless they are eating or drinking and masks must be worn in offices and gyms at all times unless a person is there alone. A protest of the new r…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampden
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COVID-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts COVID-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts
Covid-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to arrive in Massachusetts today, Monday, Dec. 14, just as Gov. Charlie Baker increases economic restrictions to stop the spread of the disease. By Pfizer and BioNTech, the vaccines are the first authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration. The United Kingdoms began using the vaccine last week. Vaccines will be in limited supply at first and given to people most susceptible to catching COVID-19. This includes nursing home residents and health care workers. Over the course of the week, the U.S. is expected to ship 3 million doses acros…

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by Kristin Palpini
New Haven
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City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2 City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2
City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2 With more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, New Haven is bringing back some economic restrictions in an effort to stop the spread. New Haven has also decided to delay students returning to school. Students were slated to return on Nov. 9. New Haven is the second Connecticut municipality to decide to rollback its economic restrictions to Phase 2. Windham reverted on Oct. 17, according to state records. Any “red” community can go back to Phase 2 due to an executive order from the governor. A red community refers to cities and towns with the highest COVID-19 infection r…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampden
Business
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampshire Franklin MA
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COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County All but two Hampshire County communities have a positive COVID-19 test rate under 2 percent. The Massachusetts 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate is at 1.7 percent, said Gov. Charlie Baker during a daily press conference on the pandemic. Reducing positive test rates to under 2 percent is a state goal. In Hampshire County, Goshen and Belchertown are the two communities with 14-day rates above 2 percent (7-day rates for individual communities are not provided by the state). The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase - which would see the reopening of …

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester
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COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County In a bit of good news, the City of Worcester's positive test rate for COVID-19 infections took a nosedive compared to last week. The 14-day rate of positive COVID-19 tests in Worcester dropped from 2.6 last week to 1.7 this week, the Baker Administration reported July 22.  Meanwhile, in Worcester County, Spencer has become the municipality with the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, countywide, over the past 14 days (2.3 percent for Spencer), followed by West Brookfield, Westborough, and Worcester. The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase …

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampden
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COVID-19, Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County COVID-19, Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County
Covid-19, Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County Positive tests for COVID-19 continue to stay under 2 percent in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' seven-day positive test rate for COVID-19 has been below 2 percent since the beginning of July. On Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker said the positive rate for the past seven days is 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, in Hampden County Russell has the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests countywide over the past 14 days, followed by Agawam, Monson, and West Springfield. The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase - which would see the reopening of business such as …

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by Kristin Palpini
Litchfield
News
COVID-19: Only These Four States - All In Northeast - Meet Safety Benchmarks For Reopening COVID-19: Only These Four States - All In Northeast - Meet Safety Benchmarks For Reopening
Covid-19: Only These Four States - All In Northeast - Meet Safety Benchmarks For Reopening A new study has found that only four states are safely reopening their economies. The states -- New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire -- have met at least four out of the five benchmarks that show a community is making strong progress in battling the spread of COVID-19, according to a Vox analysis of COVID rates and best practice recommendations. The Vox study, published Wednesday, July 8, found states are not prepared to fight a future wave of the pandemic. Reopening states too quickly puts people at a greater risk of infection and, possibly, death, the study argued…

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by Kristin Palpini
Orangetown
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COVID-19: Rockland Issues Guidelines For Phase 3 Reopening COVID-19: Rockland Issues Guidelines For Phase 3 Reopening
Covid-19: Rockland Issues Guidelines For Phase 3 Reopening As Rockland County prepares to move into Phase 3 of the state's four-phase reopening plan amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, county officials have issued guidelines. Phase 3, which begins on Tuesday, June 23 for the seven counties in the Hudson Valley region, includes the lifting of the requirement for governments to operate with a limit of 50 percent of staff; restaurants can resume indoor seating at up to 50 percent of their capacity and spas, nail salons, and massage parlors can reopen. In addition, gatherings of up to 25 people are also allowed. County Executive Ed Day sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Rye
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3
Covid-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 With the Hudson Valley and Long Island on pace to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy, restaurants are taking certain precautions to ensure that there isn’t a spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of Tuesday, June 23, the Hudson Valley will be permitted to open restaurants to limited indoor dining, though there will be strict restrictions that have been mandated by the state. Long Island starts the third-phase of the four-phase process the next day, on Wednesday, June 24. In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as na…

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by Zak Failla
Ulster Sullivan
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COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 The Hudson Valley and Long Island are on track to become the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 3 of opening up the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Provided the COVID-19 numbers continue to stay steady, the Hudson Valley will enter Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 23, with Long Island following suit a day later on Wednesday, June 24. Related story - COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as nai…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
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COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance
Covid-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance New York regions entering Phase 3 of their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery can now entertain larger gatherings as the state continues to daily monitor their metrics. With Western New York and the Capital Region on track to join the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 3 this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted, up from 10. Western New York will now officially move to Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 16 and the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 17.  The Hudson Valley is schedul…

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by Zak Failla
North Rockland
News
COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week
Covid-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week The light at the end of the tunnel is inching closer for some regions of New York as the state continues slowly reopening the economy as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. In Phase 3, indoor dining would again be permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though they will be under strict restrictions…

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by Zak Failla