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The CVS store at 720 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury is being set up as a coronavirus screening site for medical workers and first responders starting Thursday.

Massachusetts has reported among the nation's highest number of coronavirus cases. But if there's good news, it's the state's residents have among the lowest risks of serious illness from the virus.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday in response to the ongoing impact of the efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus it will extend chamber services to all businesses in Greater Worcester, regardless of membership.

Due to the outbreaks of COVID-19 throughout the world, 42% of economists surveyed by the Initiative on Global Markets of the University of Chicago predict a major recession to result.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Worcester County rose to eight Tuesday, and the number of statewide cases now sits at 218.

Small restaurants and shops aren't the only places hurting from a forced ban on large gatherings. So are the area's independent movie theaters.

As recently as Feb. 19, stocks were riding high for Central Massachusetts-based public companies and beyond. As coronavirus has spread into a pandemic that's brought much of the economy to a standstill, those stocks have not been spared.

Since many Central Massachusetts businesses are closed and working remotely in order to stem the spread of the coronavirus, WBJ is making the digital edition of its magazine available to all subscribers immediately.

Gov. Charlie Baker said Sunday restaurants will be able to serve only take-out orders, banning patrons from dining in and potentially helping to spread coronavirus. But for some, the outbreak is a reason to temporarily close their doors to all.

The Worcester Railers will play no more hockey games this season, due to the coronavirus outbreak.