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Coronavirus

  • UMass Memorial starts special care unit for expecting moms with coronavirus

    Grant Welker April 22, 2020

    UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has opened a new clinic for expecting mothers who've tested positive for coronavirus or are under investigation for it.

    Grant Welker April 22, 2020
  • UMass Memorial receives $120K grant for telemedicine

    Monica Busch April 22, 2020

    UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester will receive a $120,000 grant from the Trustees of The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation of Boston, to be earmarked for implementing telemedicine technology in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare

    Monica Busch April 22, 2020
  • Nearly $180M in emergency SBA loans awarded to 17K Mass. businesses

    Monica Busch April 22, 2020

    The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 509 Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses dealing with COVID-19 fallout in Massachusetts, according to an April 20 update.

    Monica Busch April 22, 2020
  • U.S. Senate approves another $320B for small business bailout program

    Brad Kane April 21, 2020

    The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved an extra $320 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, the original $349-billion forgiveable loan program for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which ran out of money after less

    Brad Kane April 21, 2020
  • Heavy regulations to follow eventual Massachusetts economy reopening

    State House News Service April 21, 2020

    Gov. Charlie Baker hinted Tuesday he plans to convene a group of public health, academic and business leaders to assemble a thoughtful framework for how Massachusetts might be able to resume more normal economic and social life once the worst of the

    State House News Service April 21, 2020
  • Tuesday's 17 Worcester County coronavirus deaths ties daily high

    Updated: April 21, 2020

    Worcester County had 17 newly reported coronavirus deaths Tuesday, tying the county's single-day high and bringing the total so far to 133.

    Updated: April 21, 2020
  • UMass Memorial reports success with first plasma coronavirus treatment

    Grant Welker April 21, 2020

    UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has reported encouraging results from the first coronavirus patient it has treated with the blood plasma of a recovered patient.

    Grant Welker April 21, 2020
  • Survey: 80% of Mass. restaurants have temporarily closed

    Grant Welker April 21, 2020

    Four out of five Massachusetts restaurants have temporarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and 93% of restaurants in the state said they've laid off or furloughed staff.

    Grant Welker April 21, 2020
  • Q&A: Home healthcare company trying to keep patients safe and at home

    Brad Kane April 21, 2020

    Milka Njoroge is CEO of Worcester home healthcare agency Century Homecare. She spoke with WBJ on April 2 about how her firm was navigating the coronavirus pandemic, as her workers mostly deal with vulnerable patients who have a variety of medical

    Brad Kane April 21, 2020
  • Baker signs housing security bill

    State House News Service April 21, 2020

    Gov. Charlie Baker signed a housing security bill on Monday to put a pause on evictions and foreclosures until after the coronavirus pandemic abates, finalizing an effort that took weeks for the Legislature to negotiate.

    State House News Service April 21, 2020
  • 10 Things I know about … COVID-19 scams

    Michelle Drolet April 21, 2020

    The pandemic scams are here, but Michelle Drolet has 10 things you need to know about how to handle them.

    Michelle Drolet April 21, 2020
  • DPH updates crisis care guidelines

    State House News Service April 21, 2020

    State public health officials on Monday revised crisis care standards after the initial voluntary standards were criticized following their April 7 release.

    State House News Service April 21, 2020
  • Worcester State receives $484K grant to enhance digital learning

    Monica Busch April 21, 2020

    Worcester State University has been awarded $484,130 in grants from Strategic Grant Partners, a Boston venture philanthropy firm supporting nonprofits, the school announced in a press release on Friday.

    Monica Busch April 21, 2020
  • Worcester County coronavirus cases rise 110 to hit 3,179 Monday

    April 20, 2020

    Confirmed coronavirus cases in Worcester County rose by another 110 Monday to hit 3,179, according to new Massachusetts Department of Public Health data.

    April 20, 2020
  • Self-employed workers in Mass. can now apply for unemployment

    Monica Busch April 20, 2020

    Self-employed Massachusetts residents may now apply for unemployment through the Pandemic Unemployment Program, the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration announced on Monday.

    Monica Busch April 20, 2020
  • How to navigate Congress’ changes to the bankruptcy code

    Andrew C. Helman April 20, 2020

    The last several weeks have brought limited relief to businesses grappling with an immediate economic downturn that is the result of COVID-19 and social distancing. However, some businesses will require more help than short-term loans backed by the

    Andrew C. Helman April 20, 2020

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Does your workplace allow dogs?
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In June, Worcester Business Journal will publish its first-ever edition focused on the pet economy, and some of our most beloved four-legged work companions: dogs.

The number of workplaces throughout the U.S. allowing dogs, or other employee pets, is growing. Many major companies throughout the nation allow dogs in the workplace, such as Salesforce, Ben & Jerry’s, and Google, and a number of local establishments allow patrons to bring their dogs indoors, such as the Worcester coffee shops Cordella’s and New Tradition.