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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
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COVID-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States COVID-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States
Covid-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States For every 1,000 residents in Massachusetts, 5 businesses have been permanently closed by COVID-19. Massachusetts is the state with the 15th highest rate of permanent closures per person in the nation. For every 1,000 residents, a little over 5 businesses have closed permanently - about 34,400 businesses. The highest rate is in Hawaii where 9.4 businesses have permanently closed per 1,000 residents. Businesses that closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic are increasingly announcing that they will not ever reopen. Of the 163,000 businesses across the U.S. that closed for COVID-19, …

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Worcester: 240 Complaints Filed Against Businesses Not Meeting COVID-19 Standards Worcester: 240 Complaints Filed Against Businesses Not Meeting COVID-19 Standards
Worcester: 240 Complaints Filed Against Businesses Not Meeting Covid-19 Standards The City of Worcester has received 240 complaints against businesses accused of not following protocols that would help stop the spread of COVID-19. Six of those complaints were made against doctors. Since May 1, the city has tracked complaints against the following types of businesses: 112 Restaurants 10 Salons/barbershops 31 Retailers 11 Residential businesses 16 Autocare shops 11 Gyms 6 Doctors 22 Other industries, including laundry, manufacturing, adult entertainment, and body art. Of those companies reported, 53 received repeat complaints. The city has conducted 338 complaint- and…

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by Kristin Palpini