That s The Right Way To Go : Walsh Praises Janey s Actions, Expresses Regret Over Police Commissioner Case
Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh makes his first appearance back in Boston since becoming U.S. Labor Secretary and answers questions about his controversial appointment of former Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White, who has since been dismissed amid allegations of domestic assault.
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Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh visited the city on Monday for the first time since becoming the U.S. Secretary of Labor, and admitted, when asked by reporters, that he feels badly about his controversial appointment of Dennis White as Boston Police Commissioner.
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Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg tests positive for COVID
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The Office of State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg sent out a press release on Sunday announcing that Goldberg had tested positive for coronavirus.
She recently learned of potential exposure and was tested, the release said. She is monitoring her symptoms, following the guidelines established by the CDC, and is quarantining at home. The treasurer’s office will continue to function normally, and Goldberg plans to participate remotely, according to the release. Goldberg encourages everyone to continue to follow the advice of medical professionals, wear a mask, and maintain social distance.
Positivity rate drops to 2.22%, hospitalizations less than 700 patients
Governor Lamont s office released Friday s COVID-19 statistics showing another drop in positivity rate and hospitalizations.
Connecticut administered 37,791 tests and 838 came back positive, yielding a positivity rate of 2.22%. There was a decrease in patients since Thursday and hospitalizations are under 700 patients for the first time in months. Currently, there are 674 people in the hospital for COVID-19.
There were 27 new COVID-19 related deaths reported Friday. The state death toll now stands at 7,381 people.
Today s COVID-19 update in Connecticut:
➡️37,791 tests were administered and 838 came back positive (2.22% rate)
➡️674 patients are currently hospitalized (decrease of 57)
➡️There have been 27 additional deaths
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(Undated) The capacity restrictions for many Massachusetts businesses are eased as of this morning. Effective today, restaurants and other businesses that were limited to 25% capacity will be able to go to 40% capacity. That also includes , gyms and close-contact services. The Baker administration is also launching a new call center for seniors to make appointments for the covid vaccine. Those who are currently eligible for a vaccine can book those appointments either online or by calling 2-1-1.
(Amherst, MA) The COVID-19 risk level on the UMass Amherst campus has been raised from “elevated” to “high” due to a continuing surge in coronavirus cases. There are just under 400 active COVID cases on the campus as of Sunday. This is prompting a 14 day campus shutdown. All in-person classes are moving to a remote format, and students are bein