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Some Good Emerges During Coronavirus Crisis In Mass

See stories from across Massachusetts about people doing good deeds in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Two people making a trip to visit the Massachusetts Vietnam War Memorial in Worcester amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Two people making a trip to visit the Massachusetts Vietnam War Memorial in Worcester amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

MARLBOROUGH, MA — We've seen how bad coronavirus can be. But as with most disasters, we've also seen it bring out the good in a lot of people.

If you want to take a break from the deluge of news about cases increasing, job losses, and all the rest, here are some examples of people across Massachusetts doing some good during hard times.

Coronavirus: MA Musicians Go 'Live' To Survive In Tough Times

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With venues closed to entertainment, Boston-area artists are turning to livestreams to raise money for those in the industry and themselves.

Marlborough Teachers, Assabet Valley Donate To Coronavirus Relief

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Teachers from schools in the Marlborough area are pitching in by donating scarce medical supplies.

MA Residents Sew Last Resort Face Masks For Medical Staff

Homemade face masks are a last resort option but can be used in crisis response when other supplies are exhausted, according to the CDC.

James, Kim Taylor Donate $1M To MA Hospital: Coronavirus

The Boston singer and his wife gave $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital to help with the coronavirus response effort.

Waltham Helping Waltham During Coronavirus Crisis

How one group of helpers popped up to help get the helpers organized in Waltham.

Framingham State Makes $8K Medical Supply Donation

Framingham State has made a large donation to hospitals in Natick and Framingham as medical supplies run short due to coronavirus.

Do you have a positive story to tell surrounding the coronavirus outbreak? Email neal.mcnamara@patch.com.

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