WBJ Staff

Another 46 coronavirus cases were reported Sunday for Worcester County, hitting 337, with Massachusetts cases totaling 4,955.

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester is being converted to caring strictly for coronavirus patients, the first of what is planned to be several such sites set up at the direction of the state.

Massachusetts coronavirus cases hit 4,257 on Saturday, jumping another 32% in one day, with a 33% rise in Worcester County to 291. Worcester County also had an additional two reported deaths.

The state's number of confirmed coronavirus cases hit 3,240 on Friday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, while Worcester County's total hit 219.

Worcester's Killeen Manufacturing has bought a former F.W. Webb building on Sword Street in Auburn for $2.5 million.

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Confirmed coronavirus cases spiked again Thursday across Massachusetts, but with a slightly less steep incline than the day before.

The Public House Historic Inn in Sturbridge is closed until April 6 to keep employees and guests safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday morning, Gov. Charlie Baker ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses effective Tuesday, but restaurants are still able to provide takeout and delivery.

Worcester County coronavirus cases spiked by 54% in numbers released Sunday, hitting 37 — just a week after there were six.