Mount Auburn Cemetery announced that it is closing to the public, effective this Monday, March 30. From that day forward, the gates will be open only from 4 to 6 pm, and only for the purpose of families visiting their loved ones' graves.

Kelly Lewis spotted a pair of swans doing some social distancing off the Expressway in Dorchester today.

Meanwhile, over in Cambridge yesterday, Barb spotted a pair of turkeys who know that they now rule the roost outdoors, at least on Bellevue Avenue: Read more.

Cambridge officials today announced a ban on reusable bags at stores in the city in an effort to protect store workers from getting infected by customers. Read more.

The CambridgeSide shopping mall has entirely closed "through at least March 29", except for curbside pick-up at both Best Buy and The Cheesecake Factory.

Earlier: Copley Place and all other Simon Malls are closed, too.

The MBTA is reporting delays of 15 minutes on the Red Line due to a train that joined the choir eternal near Harvard.

Cambridge Day reports the city's ban on "personal care" facilities starts Monday due to Covid-19 concerns.

State Rep. Mike Connolly (Cambridge and Somerville) yesterday asked his colleagues to step up the state's game against Covid-19 and get the state to order residents to stay inside except when absolutely necessary: Read more.

Cambridge Police report a local woman suffered serious injuries in a crash on Sparks Street that also sent her passenger to the hospital early yesterday. Read more.

The MIT radio station announced it shut down at 2 p.m. today:

While this was a difficult decision for us to make, we are prioritising the health and safety of our members. We are continuing to work with MIT as a part of their response to COVID-19.