Lisa Kashinsky: President Trump declares major disaster in Massachusetts over coronavirus
Baker had sent a letter to the president Thursday asking for federal assistance "as a direct result of the overwhelming and adverse impacts from the coronavirus pandemic." Coronavirus cases in the state topped 3,240 on Friday, with 35 deaths.
Federal funding and assistance will now be available for emergency protective measures at the state, municipal and tribal level, according to a
Federal funding will also be available for crisis counseling for affecting individuals across the state.
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