"We are very concerned about the rising [infection] rates that we have seen," said Dr. Paul Biddinger, director for emergency preparedness at Mass General Brigham, the hospital group formerly known at Partners HealthCare.
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In calm before the storm, hospitals prepare for second wave of COVID-19
By The Boston Globe
| August 06, 2020
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