Who's In Phase 1 Of Reopening? What We Know So Far

Also: Cape Cod and its uncertain summer season; how Boston art museums are planning safe reopenings ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( May 18, 2020 Good Morning Boston, ☁️ A morning sprinkle then [clouds, some breaks](. Highs approaching 60. The day is finally here! No, I'm not excited for Monday (I haven't gone that stir-crazy yet). Today we expect to learn more details from Gov. Charlie Baker about his four-phased reopening plan. Here are the must-know headlines ahead of today's announcement and on the local coronavirus outbreak from over the weekend: - Factories, construction sites and houses of worship could be [among the first to receive green lights]( in phase one of Gov. Baker's re-opening plan. Some municipal leaders were given the details and expected limitations over the weekend. - A reminder ahead of today's announcement: Gov. Baker has said repeatedly not to expect a complete reopening, but rather a gradual process. This will include wearing masks and, wherever possible, continuing to work remotely. - Boston has designated today as a day against bullying of Asian-American and Pacific Islander people. City Councilor Michelle Wu says this year's event is especially poignant because of the pandemic. Advocates are honoring a Chinese-American man who was beaten to death in Detroit nearly 40 years ago. - Attention to those still commuting and taking the T: A portion of the Blue Line is closed for two weeks, starting this morning. While the MBTA completes track and tunnel repairs, shuttle buses will run between Logan Airport and Bowdoin Station. - Some good news: Last night Massachusetts reported fewer than 100 people dead for the first time in more than a month. Reports of new fatalities have been falling steadily for a couple of weeks, and other key metrics are encouraging. ([See our charts and map for a more detailed breakdown]( P.S.– It's nice to know [dating woes]( extend to NBA beat writers, too. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)['An Economic Tsunami': Cape Cod Businesses Weigh Reopening Ahead Of Uncertain Summer Season]( With so much uncertainty, and so many questions about how the state will reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, some Cape Cod businesses are scaling back — or may not open at all. [Read more.](   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Blue Line Closure May Offer A Glimpse Of What Public Transit Could Look Like With Social Distancing]( As more people begin to commute again, a big question remains for the MBTA: How do you run a public transit system while following social distancing guidelines? [Read more.]( 3. [She Fought To Keep COVID-19 Out Of Her Nursing Home. Then, She Got Sick]( At Rhode Island nursing homes, experts say a lack of available testing overshadowed the efforts of staff in preventing the virus’ spread. Lakesha Lopez took every precaution but still ended up in the hospital, one floor below the center’s receptionist. [Read more.]( 4. [How Boston Art Museums Are Planning Their COVID-19-Safe Reopenings]( Boston's area art institutions are collaborating to ensure the museum-going experience will be safe for visitors when they eventually return in a new, distanced reality. [Read more.]( 5. [Race For U.S. Senate Turns Sharp, As Kennedy Revives An Old Attack Against Markey]( This remains a puzzling primary race for many Massachusetts Democrats: a contest between two solid progressives who agree on just about every issue. But now, amidst the pandemic, the attacks are getting sharper. 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WBUR senior education editor Kathleen McNerney moderates this discussion with Thabiti Brown, head of school at Codman Academy Charter Public School, and Margaret McKenna, educator and civil rights attorney, president emerita of Lesley University and former member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. This livestream is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but advance [registration]( is requested. Want to submit questions before the event? Go to slido.com and enter event code #WBURVTH6 to send them to us. What We're Reading - Our Industry Isn’t Coming Back Like Yours Is ([Medium]( - Latinos, Hit Hard By The Coronavirus, Struggle To Bury Their Dead ([The Boston Globe]( - Opinion: What Black America Knows About Quarantine ([The New York Times]( Tell Me Something Good [Treasure In An Umbrella Stand: The Morse Hockey Stick]( Germaine and Gary Morse kept an old piece of wood in their umbrella stand. 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