FRCMedia has created this page to serve as a clearinghouse of general Coronavirus COVD-19 updates as well as information and news on local events and entities that have been affected by the outbreak. Please send us information on canceled or postponed local events to info@frmedia.org
FEDERAL INFORMATION: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus COVID-19 information
U.S. Statistics (as of March 17, 2020)
- Total cases: 4,226
- Total deaths: 75
- Jurisdictions reporting cases: 53 (49 states District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands)
MASSACHUSETTS INFORMATION: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Coronavirus information
Massachusetts Statistics (as of March 16, 2020)
- Total Cases: 197
- Individuals under quarantine: 445 (as of March 10)
- Number of people tested: 799
- By county
- Barnstable: 1
- Berkshire: 11
- Bristol: 2
- Essex: 8
- Hampden: 1
- Middlesex: 83
- Norfolk: 36
- Plymouth: 3
- Suffolk: 36
- Worcester: 6
- Unknown: 10
On March 10 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency to support the state’s response fo the virus.
FALL RIVER INFORMATION: Coronavirus COVID-19 webpage. Fall River Division of Health and Human Services – 508-324-2410
Southcoast Health Coronavirus COVID-19 information (Charlton Memorial Hospital)
St. Anne’s Hospital Cornoavirus COVID-19 information
Local News related to Coronavirus COVID-19 (updated March 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET)
- Mayor Coogan Declares State of Emergency
- Bishop Suspends Masses Across Region
- Governor Creates Small Business Loan Fund
- UMass Dartmouth to Offer All Classes Online, Cancels Commencement
- City Council Cancels Meetings
- Comcast Offering Low Income Residents Free Internet for Two Months
- Fall River Libraries, Senior Centers Closed this Week
- Governor Baker Closes Schools, Limits Restaurants
- Bristol Community College Response to COVID-19
- Diocese offers Directives in Response to COVID-19
- Nursing homes move to control visitor numbers
- City Asks Residents to Pay Bills Remotely
Cancellations/Postponements (updated March 16 at 12:35 p.m. ET)
- Bristol Community College Cancellations/Postponements
- UMass Dartmouth- All classes will be online. All events (including Commencement) canceled through May 31
- Fall River Public Schools – Closed March 17-March 20
- Fall River Elections Office Closed.
- Diman Regional Vocational High School Closed March 16-March 20.
- Fall River Public Library- closed through March 20. All events suspended until further notice.
- YMCA closed until further notice.
- NB Whaling Museum Closed through March 27.
- Classes at the Greater Fall River Art Association suspended for a month.
- Visitation at the Bristol County House of Corrections suspended for two weeks effective March 15.
- State of the City Address, March 16 (City of Fall River)
- OneSouthCoast Chamber Early Education Summit, March 20 (Bristol Community College)
- Men Who Cook Fundraiser, March 22
- One SouthCoast Chamber Business After Hours, March 28
- Vietnam Veterans Day of Recognition and Parade, March 30
- Forever Paws Spring Fling and Wellness Fair April 5
- Citywide Earth Day Clean-Up
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