Gov. Charlie Baker said he is not planning a shelter-in-place order for Massachusetts, but he did say other steps are being taken to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are not planning any shelter in place orders,” Baker said, adding he’s putting to rest any “rumors” he will be shutting the state down.

He did say he is making key decisions, including:

Making $5 million in emergency funds available to local boards of health,

Speeding up licenses for health care professionals,

Declare “economic injury” in the state to help small businesses,

Testing companies are pitching in to help the state “expand capacity.”

“We are in uncharted waters,” he added, saying residents are “doing what’s right for our neighbors” by working hard to flatten the curve of COVID-19.

Baker said he was not aware of reports of overcrowding on the MBTA Tuesday. He did say “the rules are the rules,” alluding to his order to keep crowds under 25 people.

The transit agency has cut back services that resulted in a drop of ridership Monday. This is a developing story.

Gov. Charlie Baker dispelling rumors: "Let me be clear, we are not planning any shelter in place orders." #coronavirus #mapoli pic.twitter.com/QQiEKjvr7g — Mary Markos (@maryathanasia) March 17, 2020

.@MLSudders said the state is "Working all avenues to rapidly increase testing capacity in the face of emerging issues," and she is in talks with facilities, including 2 who have committed to helping the state. — Mary Markos (@maryathanasia) March 17, 2020

Public Heath Commissioner Monica Bharel said there are 197 cases of #coronavirus in Massachusetts and as of this morning, the state lab has administered 1,367 tests, up from 1,092 tests yesterday. — Mary Markos (@maryathanasia) March 17, 2020

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