On Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts in response to the spread of the coronavirus and outlined new protocols for state employees.
Additionally, officials announced that there are now 92 confirmed and presumptive cases of the coronavirus in state — more than doubling the total as of Monday.
“We will continue planning and preparing to mitigate the spread of this disease, and have issued new guidance for Executive Branch employees in the Commonwealth,” Baker said. “I urge employers and other large organizations to follow our example and limit or eliminate non-essential travel, limit or eliminate large events where possible, and explore telework where appropriate for your organization. We are also urging older adults and those with health issues to avoid large crowds and large events.”
According to Baker, the state of emergency will give his administration more flexibility to respond to the outbreak of coronavirus.
There is currently one presumptive positive case in Worcester County.
