The latest on COVID-19

[edschweppe]

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker just finished a press conference about COVID-19. Highlights:
* No visitors allowed at nursing homes (exceptions for folks in hospice)
* Hospitals must heavily screen / limit visitors
* Gatherings of more than 25 people banned (down from 250)
* No restaurant or bar may offer food for consumption on premises; takeout and delivery is still permitted
* All schools (public and private) closed starting Tuesday 3/17 for three weeks

Community transmission now confirmed in seven Massachusetts counties (out of 14 total).

Well, fuck.


(The above is from my memory. There's a bit more at https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/03/15/coronavirus-massachusetts-schools-closed-restaurants-take-out-only-covid-19/)

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[edschweppe]

I should note that I did not hear any questions asked at the press conference about liquor being sold at bars, either for on premises consumption or for takeout.