Supermarket Employees Quarantined Due To Coronavirus: Patch PM

MARLBOROUGH, MA — It's a cloudy, hot, and possibly stormy Thursday afternoon. Here are the stories Patch has been keeping an eye on today in the MetroWest and Worcester areas.

In Marlborough, two supermarket workers have tested positive for coronavirus. The two employees and some of their coworkers are under quarantine for two weeks, but will be paid while they are staying home.

In Dover, three new coronavirus cases have appeared, the first ones in the town since May. Framingham has also seen somewhat of an uptick in cases recently.

Statewide, cases are still low compared to the spring months, but health officials are watching for a rise in cases heading into the fall.

Around MetroWest

Norwood Firefighters Rescue Teen From House Fire

There were no injuries but the fire engulfed all three floors of the home.

MetroWest Medical Center To End Pediatric Care

The end of inpatient pediatric care may mean job changes at MetroWest Medical Center's Framingham campus.

MBTA Outage Coming To Framingham-Worcester Commuter Rail Line

Buses replace trains beginning on Friday morning, allowing MBTA crews to work on several key projects.

Around Worcester

Shrewsbury's Dean Park Pond Closed Again

The swimming area was closed again after tests showed high levels of E. Coli bacteria.

5 Shootings In Worcester During Overnight Hours

There were no injuries or property damage reported, however.

Fire Damages Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse

No injuries were reported in the Wednesday afternoon fire, but the building's roof did partially collapse.