Health Care

Among counties in urban areas across the country, Worcester County has been among the hardest hit per capita — but a relatively healthy population should help the region over the long term.

On Thursday, the Worcester Business Journal will host a webcast featuring leading executives from area hospitals and healthcare organizations, who will speak to how their organizations are coping with the coronavirus pandemic, as well as their projections for the future.

Worcester County reported 140 new coronavirus cases and the death toll rose by 16 on Tuesday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Fallon Health has converted one of its two Worcester senior care facilities into a residential coronavirus care center to help accommodate a surge in cases locally.

Hospitals and community health centers that meet certain criteria will be able to resume offering a limited set of non-emergency services on Monday under the first phase of the state's reopening plan, but many types of care still remain on hold.

Worcester County recorded 12 new coronavirus deaths and 190 new cases Monday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

During an interview on the WBJ Podcast, Stephanie Ramey, the new president of the Worcester Railers Hockey Club said the team is planning on starting its next season on Oct. 24 as planned.

Another 31 coronavirus-related deaths reported over the weekend in Worcester County brought the area's total to 569, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Worcester County recorded 231 new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths Friday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The field hospital set up at Worcester's DCU Center is winding down operations with fewer than a dozen coronavirus patients in the past few days.