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Nurses Struggle, Newspaper Woes, New Morgue: Patch Top Stories
See the top Patch stories from the past week: house party bust; crime dropping; 3 die at senior home; construction stops at ballpark.
WORCESTER, MA — From an odd drop in some types of crime to the harrowing story of what nurses are facing in the coronavirus fight, these are the top stories from Patch the week of March 28 to April 3.
At War With Coronavirus: Saint Vincent Nurse Details Struggle
A nurse from Worcester's Saint Vincent Hospital speaks out about supply shortages, stress, and slivers of hope.
Coronavirus Hits MA Newspapers: Furloughs, Layoffs, Ending Print
Some of the state's biggest newspapers, including the Boston Herald and Lowell Sun, are making cuts as coronavirus hits advertising revenue.
Coronavirus Appears In Framingham Senior Apartment Complex
Late Friday night, a spokesperson for a senior community confirmed at least one case of the virus in a resident.
Coronavirus Testing In MetroWest: Prices, Locations
The state and local health departments have compiled a list of some testing options, but health officials warn that supplies are limited and tests are for people who are showing symptoms.
MA Crime Drops As Residents Stay Home
A strange outgrowth of the pandemic: some types of crime are dropping in big Massachusetts cities.
Fitchburg Arena Outfitted As Morgue During Coronavirus Outbreak
State officials are outfitting an athletic complex at Fitchburg State University to be used as an overflow morgue.
The home of the week was a Spanish colonial in Worcester that needs a little work.
Natick Coronavirus Update: Town Resumes Case Counts
Natick was one of several towns this week (including Waltham and Concord) that stopped handing out coronavirus numbers after contradictory advice from state officials.
Marlborough Man Dies Of Illness, But Not Confirmed Coronavirus
Officials don't know if the person had COVID-19, but they announced the death as a precaution.
6 Arrested At Worcester House Party, Police Recover Guns
Police encountered a violation of both social distancing guidelines and many, many state laws.
Framingham Council To Discuss Possible Apartment Moratorium
More than 1,000 apartments have been permitted in Framingham, and some are worried about the impact on local infrastructure.
Like many local hospitals, Milford Regional Medical Center put out a call for medical equipment as coronavirus cases increase.
3 Coronavirus Deaths At Worcester Senior Facility
Officials announced the deaths on Thursday, and that 13 other people living at the home have tested positive for coronavirus.
Polar Park Construction Halted Due To Coronavirus
The biggest economic development project in Worcester was shut down this week to comply with a ban on non-essential activity.
