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July 2, 2020

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WORCESTER

What is it like to visit a hospital during the coronavirus pandemic? At UMass Memorial Medical Center, masks and temperature checks part of new procedure

Visitors are allowed back inside UMass Memorial Medical Center but must be screened once they walk in the doors.

By Melissa Hanson | mhanson@masslive.com

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BUSINESS

Black-owned businesses see boost in sales amid racial reckoning

According to Google, searches for “Black owned businesses near me” reached an all-time high last month in the U.S. Yelp has also made it easier for customers to search for Black-owned establishments on the restaurant review site, and Uber Eats says it’ll waive delivery fees for purchases from Black-owned restaurants through the end of the year.

By Philip Marcelo

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CORONAVIRUS

Is it safe to form a COVID-19 ‘support bubble’ with friends?

Support bubbles, also known as quarantine pods, may help fend off loneliness and anxiety after months of social distancing. The idea, which originated in New Zealand, calls for two people or households to agree to socialize in person only with each other to limit the risk of infection.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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CORONAVIRUS

Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?

In areas where COVID-19 is spreading, health experts agree that wearing masks or other face coverings in public helps reduce the risk of spreading the virus when people can’t socially distance by staying 6 feet apart.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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Sports

RED SOX

Boston Red Sox’ Matt Hall watched David Ortiz’s Nostradamus walk from Fenway stands, has chance to pitch important innings in 2020

Red Sox left-hander Matt Hall struck out 27 batters in 23 ⅓ innings for the Tigers last year.

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

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PATRIOTS

Antonio Brown rumors: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is working out with former Patriots WR

Brown: "Who would like to see this on Sundays?"

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

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RED SOX

Field of Dreams Game: St. Louis Cardinals replace New York Yankees as Chicago White Sox opponent

The game is set for August 13 in Dyersville, Iowa

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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Entertainment

FOOD AND DINING

Living Well Eating Smart: The scoop on sweet summer treats

Have your cravings for frozen treats been gaining steam as temperatures and humidity rise? From milkshakes to slushes, there’s a lot of opportunity for an excessive amount of added sugars to make it into your daily food intake during the summer months. What are added sugars and how much should you be aiming for? Read on to find out and gain a must-have lime mint slushy recipe for your summer culinary ad-ventures.

By Carrie Taylor, RDN, LDN, RYT and Mary Mik

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MUSIC

Elton John to debut YouTube concert series

The archival series is set to begin on Friday.

By Donnie Moorhouse | Special to The Republican

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NEWS

Fox News fires Ed Henry after sexual misconduct complaint

An internal memo announcing his firing was circulated on social media.

By Ray Kelly | rkelly@repub.com

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