AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNursing Strike: More than 4,000 Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and about 450 home health clinicians have launched what unions call the largest healthcare labor strike in Massachusetts history, with the wage and staffing fight centered on pay and cost-of-living raises; temporary nurses are covering shifts while the work stoppage is set to run about five days. Public Health: Massachusetts is reporting 18 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, as the “explosive” diarrhea-causing parasite continues spreading across at least 18 states, with officials saying there’s no clear cluster yet. Local Food Safety: After heavy rain and flooding, shellfishing has been shut down in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven (and nearby waters) pending state water testing. World Cup at Gillette: France and Morocco open the quarterfinals Thursday in Foxborough, with Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insisting the “bonus” is winning the whole tournament, not just reaching this stage. State Economy: The Massachusetts House passed a $561 million bond bill aimed at boosting innovation, small businesses, and housing supply. Immigration/Health Care: A Holbrook man died in Fiji after his family says they struggled to secure a medical evacuation back to Boston.
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