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Downtown Worcester restaurant closes for a week amid COVID spike

The short post said the closure was a precautionary measure related to rising health and safety concerns. 

City of Worcester sets single-day record for COVID cases Tuesday

The City of Worcester reported 923 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, setting a new single-day case count record.

CDC halves recommended quarantine time for those who are asymptomatic

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has halved its recommended quarantine time to five days for those who have COVID-19 but are asymptomatic, the federal agency announced on Monday.

Fallon Health receives accreditation from National Committee for Quality Assurance

Fallon received 4.5 out of 5 possible stars in NCQA’s health plan ratings for 2022, ranking it among the highest commercial and Medicaid health insurance carriers in the state.
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Mass. DPH reports 97% of breakthrough cases don’t result in severe illness

New data released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Monday found that about 97% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases among vaccinated people have not resulted in hospitalization or death.

Saint Vincent nurses will vote to ratify new contract Jan. 3

Striking nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital are scheduled to vote to ratify a tentative agreement to end a nine-month strike on Jan. 3, the Massachusetts Nurses Association announced on Tuesday morning.

Worcester Regional Airport receives over $1.3M in federal grants

Worcester Regional Airport has been allocated just over $1.3 million of the $48 million funneling into Massachusetts airports through the federal Airport Infrastructure Grants program, the state’s congressional delegation announced in a press release on Friday.

Worcester physician will pay $115K to settle illegal opioid prescription allegations

A physician who practiced at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has agreed to pay $115,000 to settle allegations claiming he improperly prescribed opioids, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Massachusetts said in a Friday press release. 
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🔒Economic Forecast: New manufacturing

Manufacturing is a $6.5-billion industry in Central Massachusetts, with multiple sectors experiencing upheaval in 2021. Here’s what is on tap for next year.

🔒Economic Forecast: Diversity, equity & inclusion at a crossroads

In more ways than one, diversity, equity, and inclusion in Central Massachusetts is a work in progress.
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