Experts: If There's A Second COVID-19 Wave, We'll See It Coming

Also: Visitors from Rhode Island added to Mass. quarantine list; a look into the MFA's Mural Project in Roxbury ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( August 5, 2020 Good Morning Boston, 🌞 A slight chance of showers after 10am. [Mostly sunny]( with a high near 89. Tropical Storm Isaias caused quite a scene yesterday. Massachusetts was under a tornado watch for most of the day and when the storm did hit, it was [quite windy, to say the least](. The National Weather service reported a wind gust of 61 miles an hour at Boston Logan Airport on Tuesday, and 51 miles an hour at the Worcester airport. For context, that's wind going about the speed limit on the highway. This left many without electricity, nearly 140,0000 power customers across Massachusetts, as of this morning. Here's what else you need to know this morning: - Have you been frequenting Rhode Island lately? If so, this is an important notice for you: Travelers entering Massachusetts from The Ocean State will soon be[ordered to quarantine]( two weeks upon arrival, unless they recently tested negative for COVID-19. - There are a couple exceptions: You won't need to quarantine if you're only passing through Rhode Island, or if you're an employee crossing state lines to get to an office or work site. While it's being enforced on the honor system, violations carry a fine of up to $500 per day. - Somerville announced its public schools will start the new year this fall fully online. The district is among the first in the state to choose that course. Boston Public Schools last week said it ruled out a fully in-person start to the school year, but BPS may still opt for a hybrid model. We'll know soon enough: A final Boston plan is due to the state next week. - We have an interesting story today about [the potential for a second wave]( Massachusetts and the warning signs we should look out for. But there's another outbreak that occurs every fall that we also can't forget about: the flu. Here's [what you should know about getting your flu shot]( this year, why it's so important during a pandemic and when the best time to get it is. - Zoom out: Most Americans support Trump administration efforts to stop immigrants from coming to the U.S. if it's done in the name of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, according to a [new NPR/Ipsos poll.]( P.S.– How are you managing the uncertainty of the school year ahead? Our opinion team is working on a new project about back to school and they want to hear from you. You can [share your thoughts here]( or by replying to this email. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[If A Second COVID-19 Wave Is On The Horizon In Mass., Experts Say There's A Good Chance We'll See It Coming]( The specter of another swell in cases hangs over the state’s slow re-opening, but this time, health experts hope that by watching for early warning signs, officials might be able to stay ahead of the COVID-19 curve. [Read more.](   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Sisters Challenge Culture Of Silence About Racism In Their Hometown Of Southborough]( Caroline and Emily Joyner are speaking up about their experiences of growing up Black in the mostly white Massachusetts town and challenging people to examine their issues with race. [Read more.]( 3. [After 'Severe' Delays, 6 States Band Together To Buy Coronavirus Tests]( The group includes Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts. Each state will receive 500,000 tests that can detect the virus in 15 to 20 minutes. [Read more.]( 4. [Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Killing Dozens And Wounding Thousands]( A huge explosion rocked Beirut yesterday, killing at least 70 people, injuring at least 2,700, and shattering windows and damaging buildings across a wide swath of the city. [Read more.]( 5. [‘Social Movements Are Contagious’: Protests Within Mass. Companies Are Part Of A Growing Trend]( "Social movements are contagious," said one labor expert, who thinks companies will see more employee protests. [Read more.]( Support the news Anything Else? - [What's an October Surprise?]( Should we expect to see one this election? Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with a history and public affairs professor to explain what it is and its history. - The MFA is hoping to engage Roxbury residents with The Mural Project. 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