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“But I didn’t feel different,” he continued. “I’ve always known this is a real — this is a pandemic. I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic.”

President Donald Trump

Claiming that he always knew the real threat of COVID-19 despite downplaying the virus originally.
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Beltway Politics

Pandemics aren’t partisan » Boston Globe

Business

Downtown businesses facing coronavirus challenge in Fitchburg » Sentinel & Enterprise

'We’ll figure it out as we go': Arts community reeling in wake of coronavirus limits on crowds » South Coast Today

Funeral homes and families adjust to small services in wake of coronavirus limits » South Coast Today

South Shore grocery stores make changes to keep up with demand » Patriot Ledger

Once we ate together in restaurants. That feels like another era » Boston Globe

Sales fell in Febuary, before COVID-19 closed stores » Boston Globe

New restrictions threaten survival of Cape Cod restaurants » Cape Cod Times

'An immediate and dramatic business concern': How COVID-19 is disrupting the energy sector » Utility Dive

Seattle’s experience with coronavirus may preview what awaits Boston » Boston Globe

Boston's Subdued St. Patrick’s Day Marks Uncertain Future For Hospitality Industry » WGBH

Coronavirus forces SouthCoast funeral homes to make tough decisions » The Herald News

Boston Fed president: ‘If we need to do more, we will’ » Boston Globe

When demand soars, prices should too » Boston Globe

Here’s what the state can do to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus » Boston Globe

Education

Coronavirus: UMass Amherst Commencement postponed to help mitigate spread of virus » The Republican

Distance learning: With campuses closed, professors grapple with how to teach their courses online » Gazette Net

Students are hungry for more than food on the first day of Boston Public Schools closure » Boston Globe

As Campuses Close, Students Worry About Replacing Lost Jobs » WBUR

School shutdowns highlight technological divide » The Eagle Tribune

Federal

Coronavirus relief: Congressman Joe Kennedy proposes $4,000 for adults making under $100,000 a year » The Republican

At virtual town hall, Moulton hints at coming recession » The Salem News

Health Care

Massachusetts directs hospitals to postpone all elective surgeries » Becker's Hospital Review

‘This is about saving lives’: In letter to Trump, AG Healey demands more protective gear for healthcare workers » WHDH

Hospitalizations for coronavirus escalate in Greater Boston » Boston Globe

In virus battle, health providers charge into harm’s way » Commonwealth Magazine

Tens Of Thousands Of Massachusetts Seniors At Risk Of Losing Critical Services » WGBH

Connecticut Considers Public Option Bill During Health Crisis » New England Public Radio

Drive-thru test site running out of equipment » The Salem News

Let’s pay spouses to provide elder care » The Recorder

City plans pop-up clinics for treatment of homeless amid coronavirus outbreak » Boston Globe

New efforts announced to help medical community care for coronavirus patients » WCVB

Brigham nurses talk pandemic supplies, preparedness: ‘We are in this for the long run’ » Boston Herald

COVID-19 diagnostic test makers see 'regulatory labyrinth' amid shortage » Boston Business Journal

Shortage of swabs, long backlogs for coronavirus test results frustrate Mass. doctors » Boston Globe

Housing

Boston University reverses stance, will issue housing refund for students forced to leave over coronavirus » Boston Herald

State may ban evictions as coronavirus hits economy » Gloucester Times

Human Services

One child care program's message: Use our services only if truly needed » Berkshire Eagle

Gov. Charlie Baker Explains How Daycare Centers Are Staying Open Amid Coronavirus Outbreak » CBS Boston

Bright Horizons takes major hit as pandemic closes child care centers » Boston Business Journal

Advocates: Virus Fight Must Account for Needs of Homeless » State House News Service

Baker says most child care centers to close due to coronavirus » Boston Globe

Immigration

Federal immigration services offices to be shuttered » Commonwealth Magazine

Coronavirus: Sen. Ed Markey urges Department of Homeland Security to halt deportations, release detainees amid outbreak » The Republican

Judiciary

State high court halts trials, cinches down courthouses » Gazette Net

‘An unprecedented order in unprecedented times’ — SJC halts trials in state courts » Boston Globe

Labor

Fund Set Up to Deliver $$$ to Tipped Workers » State House News Service

Charlie Baker’s emergency unemployment bill held up in Senate » Boston Herald

Nearly 20,000 Mass. unemployment claims filed in single day due to coronavirus concerns » WCVB

Coronavirus response: One Fair Wage Campaign to deliver money to tipped workers struggling with restaurant closures » The Republican

Unemployment Claims Skyrocket As Workplaces Shut Down Due To Coronovirus » WGBH

Legislative

House Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 » State House News Service

Local Government

Natick may delay Town Election, Town Meeting amid concerns about coronavirus » The Metro West Daily News

Holyoke mayor’s emergency order to shutter large retailers, mall » Gazette Net

A new reality » Community Advocate

In virtual meeting Wednesday, Swampscott officials will give coronavirus update » Wicked Local Swampscott

Timeframe for Muni-Governance Bill: “Short Order” » State House News Service

Politics

Selectmen candidate calls for Dracut to ‘defy Governor’s directive’ around closures, cancellations » Lowell Sun

Candidates Switch Tactics Ahead of March 31 Elections » State House News Service

Public Health

New Stimulus Plan Intended to Soften Effects of COVID-19 Recession » Governing

Mass. official coronavirus count is 218, but experts say true number could be as high as 6,500 » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker expanding coronavirus testing, treatment capabilities » Boston Herald

Virus notes: Cuomo-Baker: Style and substance » Commonwealth Magazine

OPINION: Charlie Baker, Marty Walsh fall short on coronavirus crisis » Boston Herald

Campaigning in the coronavirus era » Commonwealth Magazine

The rumor that won’t die — shelter in place » Commonwealth Magazine

Coronavirus Updates For Western New England: Tuesday, March 17 » New England Public Radio

Charlie Baker says ‘no shelter in place’ for Massachusetts over coronavirus » Boston Herald

We can’t afford to fall behind the COVID-19 curve » Lowell Sun

How to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Boston » Boston Magazine

Boston Coronavirus News: Crowds on the MBTA, the Construction Boom Comes to a Screeching Halt » Boston Magazine

More than 80 coronovirus cases in Middlesex County » Lowell Sun

Don’t quarantine public’s access to COVID-19 info » Lowell Sun

Coronavirus response: Massachusetts order requiring Telehealth coverage for ‘medically necessary’ services includes mental health » The Republican

Mayor: Shuttered Quincy Medical Center could be used for coronavirus response » Patriot Ledger

Trump, who downplayed pandemic threat, says he ‘always viewed it as very serious’ » Politico

What Government Functions — Other Than Schools — Are Starting to Close? » Governing

Number of state coronavirus cases rises to 218 as Baker announces help to local health boards » Boston Globe

Trump Says U.S., Canada Close Their Border After Virus Spreads » Bloomberg Politics

Cambridge officials call on Baker to declare shelter in place by end of day » Wicked Local Cambridge

'Escalating Panic': Social Worker On How Coronavirus Pandemic Can Affect Mental Health And How We Can Better Cope » WBUR

Lawmakers Taking Remote Approach to Baker Bills » State House News Service

Howie Carr: Armed against coronavirus, literally » Boston Herald

First opinion: A fiasco in the making? As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we are making decisions without reliable data. » Boston.com

Public Safety

Mass. Courts Restrict In-Person Appearances, Some Prosecutors Call For Reduced Jail Populations » WBUR

State Finance

Coronavirus restrictions will help protect the public. They may also crater the state budget » Boston Globe

Michlewitz: House Budget in April “Highly Unlikely” » State House News Service

State Government

Our view: State needs to improve communication efforts » The Eagle Tribune

Coronavirus concerns sparking debate over canceling March 31 special senate election » The Republican

EDITORIAL: Crisis calls for more, not less, transparency » Newburyport News

Baker: “Tough Days Ahead of Us” » State House News Service

Remote meetings. Shuttered offices. Amid outbreak, some fear government is receding from view » Boston Globe

SUNSHINE WEEK: Legislative tracker sounds alarm on anti-transparency bills » The Metro West Daily News

Coronavirus response: Massachusetts executive branch employees are remote until April 3 unless they perform core functions » The Republican

Taxation

Administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments » Boston Globe

Transportation

MBTA plans changes after crowding on Blue Line prompts coronavirus fears » Boston Herald

Logan Airport down nearly 90,000 passengers in a single week » Boston Business Journal

Utilities

Utilities suspend bill collections amid outbreak » The Eagle Tribune

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Recipe of the Week

Ingredients

Salt, to taste

1 pound spaghetti

2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

⅓ cup olive oil, or more as needed

1 cup panko

Large pinch of red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper

½ cup chopped parsley

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti for 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Scoop out ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Return it to the pot.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic cloves in ¼ cup of the oil, turning with tongs, until the garlic is golden. Remove and discard the garlic and add the panko and red pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden. Remove from the heat.

3. Add the remaining olive oil and a little of the pasta water to the spaghetti until it coats the pasta. Stir in half the toasted crumbs, half the parsley, salt, and pepper and toss. Divide among 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle with more black or red pepper and the remaining parsley and breadcrumbs. Serve with lemon wedges.

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