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The next phase in Massachusetts reopening begins Monday, when some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries can open again. But the Baker administration announced Friday a change to the plan that wasn’t included in the initial announcement: supermarkets and other stores won’t have to offer senior hours anymore.

Massachusetts announced plans to ease COVID restrictions, including masks for people outside starting Friday. Stadiums will be able to host more people, bars can reopen for nearly regular service and more.

The nation’s food supply chain has taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s being felt in empty shelves at grocery stores. That’s pushed some consumers to buy local.

The coronavirus pandemic is sending stay-at-home shoppers to grocery delivery websites, inundating those services with orders as they struggle to keep up with unprecedented demand. Both Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods delivery are now invitation-only for new customers, Instacart said it has “unusually long wait times,” and Stop & Shop’s Peapod delivery slots are scarce. “I get a text...

Grocery delivery is in high demand, and companies are struggling to keep up.

Health experts say there’s no evidence the new coronavirus is spread through food