6 Coronavirus Deaths In Framingham, Largest One-Day Increase

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham saw its deadliest day yet in the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday: six new deaths were reported, bringing the pandemic total to 42.

Along with the new deaths, city officials learned of 39 new coronavirus cases, bringing the citywide total of 1,146. Two-hundred and ninety people have recovered, leaving 814 active cases in Framingham.

Other coronavirus-related announcements from city officials on Wednesday:

Framingham is still looking for donations of homemade masks. Gov. Charlie Baker has mandated that all state residents over age 2 wear a face covering in public — although the Framingham Board of Health put in place a similar order on April 16.

Homemade masks can be dropped off (in a plastic bag) at the library branches at 49 Lexington St. and 746 Water St. There are specially marked boxes at those branches.

Framingham has launched a new resource for residents dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues related to the pandemic. This follows an online discussion Mayor Yvonne Spicer and local health officials held on Tuesday night. You can visit the resource page on the Framingham website.