Coronavirus

Drive-Thru Testing Sites Overwhelmed
Drive-Thru Testing Sites Overwhelmed
Drive-Thru Testing Sites Overwhelmed
The lines at COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Massachusetts and around the country are ridiculously long right now. There are stories in just about every publication and on many television/radio news programs about how people are waiting for two hours or more to be tested, and in some cases being turned away because sites are running out of testing kits...
New Resource for Parents Focuses on Kids Mental Health
New Resource for Parents Focuses on Kids Mental Health
New Resource for Parents Focuses on Kids Mental Health
There is some new help available for parents who may be concerned about just how their children are handling the stresses that all of us are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s difficult enough for adults, but children have their own unique set of mental health issues when dealing with something as overwhelming at this current health crisis...
Staffer at Baystate Medical Center linked to 36 positive Covid-19 cases at the Hospital
Staffer at Baystate Medical Center linked to 36 positive Covid-19 cases at the Hospital
Staffer at Baystate Medical Center linked to 36 positive Covid-19 cases at the Hospital
An employee at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield reportedly has led to an outbreak of 36 COVID-19 cases within the hospital.  According to an article at masslive.com, the president and CEO of Baystate Health Dr. Mark Keroack, said the outbreak appears to be related to an employee returning to work after visiting a hot-spot state for COVID-19...
$20 Million to Support Vital Social Services, Small Businesses
$20 Million to Support Vital Social Services, Small Businesses
$20 Million to Support Vital Social Services, Small Businesses
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced $19.6 million for municipalities to address emergency needs in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. The funding will support 181 communities in their work to provide vital services to low-income residents and small businesses affected by the recent outbreak, according to a media release from Governor Bakers office ...
Covid-19 Cases Down in the Berkshires
Covid-19 Cases Down in the Berkshires
Covid-19 Cases Down in the Berkshires
According to a report in The Berkshire Eagle, no new deaths or cases have been reported since last Friday.  Those that have passed remains at 42 with 579 positive cases to date in Berkshire County. There are two pop-up testing sites in the Berkshires that will open for free testing tomorrow and Thursday...
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
The following is a listing of both local and State COVID-19 Resources. We will add to the list as more resources become available. If you know of a resource that is NOT listed here and would like to share it with us, please send an email to: tom... Read More ...
Coronavirus Information Update: Theater professionals In Line for Grant Money 05/22/20
Coronavirus Information Update: Theater professionals In Line for Grant Money 05/22/20
Coronavirus Information Update: Theater professionals In Line for Grant Money 05/22/20
This is a collection of information that I share each day on my Berkshire News Network Coronavirus Information Update reports, which are heard on all of our Townsquare Media Berkshire stations. If you hear it there... you'll find it here: Friday May 22, 2020 Berkshire County Numbers: The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berkshire County: 509 The number of COVID-19 Deaths in Berkshire Count

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