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Endicott College donates to Beverly Hospital
By Elyse Carmosino | March 28, 2020
Endicott College’s School of Nursing and its Athletics and Recreation department organized a donation of protective gloves, hand sanitizer, and masks in response to a request for help from Beverly Hospital.
Swampscott issues stay-at-home order as COVID-19 cases rise
By David Mclellan | March 27, 2020
SWAMPSCOTT — As of noon Thursday, Swampscott residents are ordered to stay at home until Monday, May 4.
The order makes mandatory the statewide stay-at-home advisory Gov. Charlie Baker issued on March 24 in response to the pandemic of COVID-19, the coronavirus that has infected thousands in Massachusetts, and hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Spike in domestic violence expected due to COVID-19 outbreak
By David Mclellan | March 27, 2020
LYNN — Services are still available for victims of domestic violence — and for perpetrators — but with restraining orders, counseling, and advocacy happening only over the phone, a spike in the number of domestic violence cases is expected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern Bank gives back during coronavirus crisis
By Elyse Carmosino | March 27, 2020
Boston-based Eastern Bank announced plans this week to commit more than $10 million in aid to individuals, families, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
In a statement released earlier this week, the company said it planned to create two loan funds that would provide a total of $7 million to its individual and small business customers experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Peabody charity offers a chance for supporters to walk their own paths
By Anne Marie Tobin | March 27, 2020
PEABODY — With all but essential services on hold and a shelter-in-place advisory in effect in the Commonwealth, one local charity has found a creative way to stay true to its mission and keep its fundraising events on course.
Faith and Concern, Inc., a church-based organization in Peabody, has rebranded its 45th Annual Walk for Haiti. The motto this year’s event, to be held April 10, is, “Walking on a Different Path … Together.”
NSMC has treated 11 for COVID-19
SALEM — The North Shore Medical Center has treated 11 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus since the health crisis hit the North Shore.
The hospital released the latest figures late Thursday afternoon.
Winthrop confirms six cases of COVID-19
WINTHROP — There are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Winthrop.
Winthrop Town Manager Austin Faison and Public Health Director Meredith Hurley announced Wednesday they received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of two additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the town’s total up to six.
Lynn confirms seven COVID cases
By David Mclellan | March 26, 2020
LYNN — There are seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lynn, according to the office of Mayor Thomas McGee.
The mayor’s spokeswoman, Elizabeth Gervacio, said the city was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that the cases are confirmed.
Popular Lynnfield resident dies from COVID-19
By Thor Jourgensen | March 26, 2020
LYNNFIELD — Town residents are mourning Steven Richard’s death Tuesday evening following what Board of Selectmen Chairman Philip Crawford said was confirmation that Richard had tested positive for coronavirus.
“He was one of the first positives confirmed in the town,” Crawford said.
School closures extended to May 4, Lynn plans for further
By Gayla Cawley | March 26, 2020
LYNN — A day after School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Tutwiler said he did not anticipate students would return to classes on April 7, as scheduled, Gov. Charlie Baker announced he was extending the statewide school closures to May 4.
Lynn Public Schools have been closed since Friday, March 13 due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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